Housing Resources

Housing Rights Center
The Housing Rights Center (HRC) supports and promotes fair housing and freedom of residence for everyone in the City, regardless of race, religion, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics.

If you have questions about a landlord-tenant issue or housing discrimination, call HRC’s Housing Rights Hotline: 1-800-477-5977 (TTY: 1-213-201-0867) to speak with a trained Housing Counselor or make an appointment at [email protected]. HRC also hosts free workshops on fair housing, landlord-tenant laws, and new COVID-19-related tenant protections. Visit the Housing Rights Center at Fair Housing

California Tenants

A Guide To Residential Tenants' and Landlords' Rights and Responsibilities

California Tenants – A Guide to Residential Tenants’ and Landlords’ Rights and Responsibilities was written initially by the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Legal Affairs Division and substantially revised by the Department of Real Estate’s Legal Division in 2020. The Legal Division updated the booklet in 2021 and 2022 to reflect recent legislative activity during those years. The Department of Real Estate’s Communications and Publications Division is responsible for publishing the booklet. The opinions expressed in this booklet are those of the authors and should not be construed as representing the opinions or policy of any official or agency of the State of California. To ensure the document is useful for the vast majority of readers, the authors have endeavored to balance the competing objectives of providing accurate, current, and complete information of the law without overwhelming readers with nuanced detail and legalese. As a result, not every subject is addressed with the same level of detail. This booklet is intended for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. To the extent that readers have questions or need further guidance, readers should consult an attorney, legal aid society, landlord association, or tenant advocacy group for advice in particular cases, and should also read the relevant statutes and court decisions when relying on cited material.

For more information, visit the following website:

Resources - Tenant (ca.gov)

Link to guidebook:

California Tenants - A Guide to Residential Tenants' and Landlords' Rights and Responsibilities
Housing Inspections in Los Angeles County

The District Surveillance and Enforcement (DSE) Branch of the Environmental Health Division ensures that residential housing within Los Angeles County is safe, sanitary, and fit for human habitation. DSE conducts routine and complaint inspections of approximately 60,000 apartment buildings with 5 units or more units, and approximately 12,000 swimming pools and spas associated with these buildings. DSE also responds to complaints concerning homes or apartment buildings of 4 units or less.

For more information, visit the website at:

Housing Inspections
Neighborhood Legal Services Los Angeles
Neighborhood Legal Services is particularly known for its innovative programs and collaborative models for delivering services across the County. Among those are: the NLSLA Health Consumer Center and Medical Legal Community Partnership projects, which ensure everyone receives the health care they need; Shriver Housing Project–L.A., which provides access to legal representation to low-income people facing eviction; Self-Help Legal Access Centers, which assist the self-represented with domestic violence, family law and eviction cases in eight courthouses; Preventing and Ending Homelessness Project, which provides legal help to the homeless in the Antelope and San Gabriel Valleys; and Disaster Legal Assistance, which provides legal services and support to low-income disaster survivors.

For more information visit the website link below:

Home - NLSLA
Housing Resource List
Los Angeles County Consumer & Business Affairs- Tenants and Landlords
Home Safe Program
The Home Safe Program was established in 2018 to prevent or address homelessness to support the safety and housing stability of individuals involved in Adult Protective Services (APS), individuals in the APS intake process, or who may be served by a Tribal social services agency and appear eligible for APS, and who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

For more information visit the following website:

Home Safe Program (ca.gov)

County Point of Contacts:

Home Safe Program Local Points of Contact