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Recursos para inquilinos

HEART LA provides legal support to tenants facing housing insecurity due to their pets. For all other housing issues, we recommend reaching out to the organizations below.

These resources are specific to Los Angeles County. Not in LA County? Search for a tenant or legal aid organization in your county using Tenant Together's Local Resource Directory.

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If you have received eviction paperwork from a courthouse (Unlawful Detainer), you have 5 business days to respond or you will automatically lose your case. You can file a response using this toolkit: https://tenantpowertoolkit.org/. You may qualify for free representation. Apply for support at Stay Housed LA - Legal Help.

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Understanding Your Rights and Reporting Issues

Find out what protections are in place for you with CA Tenant Protection Act. Detailed information about protections specific to your address can be found on Stay Housed LA.

If you have received a rental increase, you can check to see if it is a legal increase here.

For specific concerns, contact the appropriate agency based on your location in Los Angeles:

For City of LA Tenants

• If you are being harassed by your landlord, you can file a complaint by calling the Los Angeles Housing Department (866) 557-7368 or by clicking here.
• If your landlord is refusing to make repairs to your unit, you can file a complaint online, call (866) 557-7368, or make an appointment to visit your nearest HCID office.
• If you have received an illegal rent increase, you can file a complaint with the Los Angeles Housing Department by clicking here.

For County of LA Tenants

• If you are being harassed by your landlord and live in unincorporated Los Angeles County, you can file a complaint with the Department of Business and Consumer Affairs by clicking here.
• If your landlord is refusing to make repairs to your unit, the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health handles code violations related to environmental conditions, such as inadequate sanitation, pest infestations, and leaky roofs. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works handles code violations related to construction and zoning, such as un-permitted additions or changing a building’s use without getting the right approvals.
• If you have received an illegal rent increase, you can file a complaint with the Los Angeles County Dept. of Consumer & Business Affairs.

Tenant Workshops and Legal Assistance

• Stay Housed LA
• Tenant Empowerment Program
• Coalition for Economic Survival
• Housing Rights Center
• LA Law Library
• Attorney Lists (Private and Statewide)