IN-PERSON: Lunch and Learn - SCEP Q&A Session

LIVE, IN-PERSON: Meet the Inspector – L.A.'s Systematic Code Enforcement Program (SCEP)
The City of Los Angeles' Systematic Code Enforcement Program (SCEP), created in 1998, ensures that the rental housing stock in L.A. is safe and habitable. SCEP is essentially an anti-slumlord program. Many property owners are frustrated by SCEP because LAHD inspectors frequently issue citations for minor cosmetic issues and misquote building codes.

LAHD inspectors are not part of the Department of Building & Safety and typically do not have a construction background.

Lunch is served! Please join us on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 12:00 P.M.

• Where: Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles, 621 South Westmoreland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
• Parking: FREE Parking in Rear of Property
• Time: 12:00 P.M. – Join us for lunch
• Date: Thursday, January 18, 2024
• How to Attend: Please login to register

What do LAHD Inspectors check?

They ensure compliance with:

• Section 1941.1 of the California Civil Code
• The Uniform Housing Code of California
• The Los Angeles Municipal Code

SCEP has reported over 3.6 million code violations and driven more than $2.6 billion in reinvestment in L.A. housing stock.

Common SCEP violations include:

• Unmaintained or unsanitary conditions including pest infestations
• Deteriorated interior walls, ceilings, or floors
• Broken/missing windows or screens
• Lack of quick-release window bars in sleeping rooms
• Improper or missing smoke detectors
• Insufficient light, ventilation, or room dimensions
• Unsafe or exposed electrical wiring
• Leaking or missing plumbing, lack of hot water or heat
• Illegal units and unpermitted construction

During this important meeting, we will cover:

• Overview of the Los Angeles SCEP program
• What to expect and how to prepare for a SCEP inspection
• Common issues identified by SCEP inspectors
• Entry requirements for SCEP inspectors and tenants
• Can inspection dates/times be modified?
• How to resolve issues and communicate effectively with tenants
• And much more! Q&A to follow

This is an in-person seminar at the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles office and will not be recorded.
Advance registration is required.

THE INFORMATION PROVIDED DURING THIS WEBINAR IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. ABSOLUTELY NO LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE IS BEING GIVEN. EVERY SITUATION IS UNIQUE, AND THE LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR LICENSED PROFESSIONAL BEFORE ACTING.

Panelist:

Jean-Claude Olivier, Senior Housing Inspector, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD)
Jean-Claude Olivier began with the City of Los Angeles in 2017 and was promoted to Senior Housing Inspector in December 2022. He has worked in LAHD’s Training Section, Complaint Inspection Unit, and conducted SCEP inspections. He currently supervises the General Manager’s Hearing section and the Home-Sharing Ordinance Enforcement Unit. Jean-Claude holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and is ICC certified in Housing Inspection and Property Maintenance.

Moderator:

Daniel Yukelson, Executive Director, Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles
Daniel Yukelson is a Certified Public Accountant and currently serves as Executive Director of AAGLA. He has held senior financial positions for multiple companies including Premiere Radio Networks and Oasis West Realty. He has served as both a Planning and Public Works Commissioner for the City of Beverly Hills.

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Discounts available to AAGLA members.

Seminar Registration Ticket Price:
Member Ticket: $0.00
Nonmember Ticket: $20.00

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