LA City Council passes temporary ban on “substantial remodel” evictions

Tenants in Los Angeles won a temporary victory as their landlords are now barred by the city from evicting them over major renovations. The City Council unanimously voted on an ordinance launched by Council member Bob Blumenfield to temporarily bar landlords from booting tenants in order to complete a “substantial remodel,” City News Service reported. […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.