Results 1 to 5 of 5
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Posts
    3

    Default Condo Conversion, Evicted, Los Angeles, California

    I received a certified letter on October 10th, 2006 in Los Angeles, California notifying me of my 120 days to vacate my apartment due to a condominium conversion. In the letter it also stated that I would be receiving $3,450.00 within 15 days of receipt of the letter as 'relocation assistance." It is now November 14th, 2006 and I have not received the money. Also, there are several tenants in the building who never received the letter at all.
    Myself, along with several other tenants in the building, are curious about our rights. Many of us residing in the building attended the hearings several months ago and believe that the new owner of the building has and is complying with the law in terms of giving us proper notifications, i.e, external 'Notice of Public Hearing' postings, and mailed documents to all tenants regarding condominium conversion procedures and owner responibilities. However, The owner sent this certified letter on October 10th to only some of the tenants, promising relocation assistance money within 15 days...Yet the money never surfaced!?
    Much of my time was wasted during the second half of October looking for another apartment. As it happens, I found an apartment I would have liked to move into during that time, but was unable to provide the prospective landlord with required funds because the relocation money never arrived.
    Any feedback on my situation would be greatly appreciated.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    Behind a Desk
    Posts
    98,846

    Default Re: Condo Conversion, Evicted, Los Angeles, California

    Have you contacted the new owner to inquire as to when you might receive the relocation assistance check?

    It is likely that the relocation assistance is being offered under a local ordinance, and it is possible that the tenants who did not receive notice do not qualify for the assistance.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Posts
    3

    Default Re: Condo Conversion, Evicted, Los Angeles, California

    Thanks for the reply. The landlord has told other tenants that they will receive the relocation money once we give our 30 day notice to vacate.
    I'm pretty certain that you're right about the money being offered under an ordinance and, yes, some of the tenants do not qualify.
    However, why was I told that I'd receive the money within 15 days of the notice? Also, the tenants below me moved out recently and deductions were applied to their security deposit for repairs to the apartment. Why were they charged for repairs if the building is being demolished? The apartment is not listed for rent.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    Behind a Desk
    Posts
    98,846

    Default Re: Condo Conversion, Evicted, Los Angeles, California

    Quote Quoting evicted
    View Post
    However, why was I told that I'd receive the money within 15 days of the notice?
    Check the ordinance, or ask your landlord.
    Quote Quoting evicted
    Also, the tenants below me moved out recently and deductions were applied to their security deposit for repairs to the apartment. Why were they charged for repairs if the building is being demolished?
    Because they caused damage.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Posts
    3

    Default Re: Condo Conversion, Evicted, Los Angeles, California

    My brother, an intellectual property lawyer in San Francisco, has steered me to a local real estate lawyer here in L.A. The real estate lawyer here in L.A. has taken the case, so to speak. The current law/ordinance clearly states that once served the 120 day notice of eviction for a condo conversion/demolition by the current landlord/owner, the monies associated with the 'relocation assistance' ARE due within fifteen (15) days of that original notice. DAMAGES ARE DUE, as deemed by the court, following the forfeiture of such assistance within that fifteen (15) day period.
    'Damages' are yet to be determined.

    1. Sponsored Links
       

Similar Threads

  1. Condo Conversion
    By jacio in forum Real Estate Ownership and Title
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 02-09-2007, 02:26 PM
  2. Los Angeles Condo Conversion
    By skamjoo in forum Real Estate Ownership and Title
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 01-15-2007, 07:51 PM
  3. Florida Condo conversion
    By elizzy in forum Real Estate Ownership and Title
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 12-23-2005, 11:34 PM
  4. Condo Conversion in Florida
    By Lillywight in forum Real Estate Ownership and Title
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 12-20-2005, 11:33 AM
  5. Condo Conversion
    By ggaleg in forum Real Estate Ownership and Title
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 12-05-2005, 01:07 PM
 
 
Sponsored Links

Legal Help, Information and Resources