The building, located at 5550 Hollywood, has been cited by the LA Housing Department
The building, located at 5550 Hollywood, has been cited by the LA Housing Department
Jose had lived in the building for years. He loved living in Hollywood. He worked in fashion -- and even started his own brand. He liked being close to all the action. But as a young business owner just starting out, money was tight. He budgeted so he could afford his rent, but then, out of nowhere, his rent was radically increased.
Management sent him a notice that his rent would be increased over 9% -- and over the state imposed limit at the time.
Jose just couldn't afford the new rate. He had to move.
Since the increase was quite so high -- over the state limit at the time -- Jose should have been entitled to moving expenses. But he wasn't paid a dime.
Maybe didn't advocate for himself hard enough. Management might say he didn't ask in the right terms. But he was an immigrant, scared to cause a problem, and not quite sure how things in this country work. English isn't his first language. So he never got anything. The cost of moving -- because he rent was increased -- he had to pay for, while he looked for a new spot he could afford.
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