Los Angeles’ Tenant Anti-Harassment Law: Make Sure You Are in Compliance!

Los Angeles’ Tenant Anti-Harassment Law: Make Sure You are in Compliance!

Landlord Attorney, Mike Brennan Explains the City of L.A.’s Tenant Anti-Harassment Law and Discusses Other Regulations Impacting Rental Housing
The City of Los Angeles’ tenant anti-harassment ordinance, known as TAHO, was originally adopted more than three years ago in an effort to protect tenants from being threatened or intimidated by landlords. At that time, it was greeted as an important victory for renters, but advocates began pushing for changes as it allegedly brought in thousands of complaints but resulted in no prosecutions. Then, in 2024, the ordinance was updated by allowing tenants who prevail in court three times the amount of damages (treble damages) as the minimum award plus their attorney’s fees.

The City of Los Angeles defines tenant harassment as follows: “Tenant harassment is a landlord’s bad faith conduct directed at a specific tenant or tenants that causes the latter detriment or harm. ‘Bad faith’ refers to willful, reckless, or grossly negligent conduct.” 

According to the City’s website, the Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance protects against tenant harassment and prohibits landlords from the following acts if done to harass the tenant, including other conduct that may not be mentioned below:

•    Taking away services provided in the lease (housing services). 
•    Failure to make timely repairs
•    Abuse of right of access to the unit. (See informational 24-Hour Notice Flyer in FAQ’s below).
•    Threatening a tenant with physical harm (verbal, physical)
•    Attempting to coerce a tenant to move out by offering payment
•    Representing that the tenant is required to move out from (Misrepresentation, concealment, or omission of material fact)
•    Eviction based on false reasons
•    Interfering with the quiet enjoyment or habitability of the unit
•    Refusing lawful rent
•    Inquiring as to a tenant’s immigration/citizenship status
•    Disclosing immigration/citizenship
•    Disclosing tenant information to any govt agency
•    Engaging in activity prohibited by federal, state, or local housing anti-discrimination laws.
•    Retaliating with tenant organizing activities (tenant associations and unions).
•    Interfering with tenant’s right to privacy (except as permitted by law) 
•    Unilaterally changing terms of tenancy
•    Other repeated acts of such significance causing a tenant to move out

It also redefines harassment as “a landlord’s bad faith conduct” directed at tenants that causes them detriment or harm.

DON’T MISS THIS IMPORTANT UPCOMING, NEW WEBINAR – THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO BE UPDATED ON THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES’ COMPLICATED AND POTENTIALLY COSTLY TENANT ANTI-HARASSMENT ORDINANCE. ALSO, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO HAVE YOUR LEGAL QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY CALIFORNIA’S TOP LANDLORD ATTORNEY…ALL FOR FREE!   

Please join us as renowned landlord attorney, Michael Brennan, Partner, and Founder of the Brennan Law Firm provides ALL OF US with important regulatory and legal updates and responds to your questions.

Details

When:        Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Noon) 
How to Attend:        Exclusively for AAGLA Members.  Logged In Users Can Register Using the “Register Now” Button.

Webinar Topics Include:

• How is “harassment” define by the City of Los Angeles’ Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance?
• How can you, as a landlord, stay in compliance and avoid costly trouble.
• Best communications practices to avoid running afoul of TAHO.
• What to do if or when you are accused of harassment. Should you be taking matters into your own hands or should you call a competent attorney?
• Is harassment covered by insurance? What’s the best way to protect yourself?And, much, much more…including Q&A session with Mike Brennan, Esq.  

The discussion will be moderated by Daniel Yukelson, AAGLA’s Executive Director. This is another of many member-exclusive informative online sessions we have been offering.  Please log in to register.  If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Events Manager Diana Alcaraz via email at diana@aagla.org.  We look forward to your joining us.

Important Disclaimer: The information and materials provided during this presentation is for general information purposes only. Absolutely no legal or tax advice is being given during this presentation. Keep in mind that every situation is unique, and the laws, rules and regulations are subject to change at any time. So, before acting, be sure to obtain tax and/or legal advice from your licensed professional.

Featured Speaker:  

Mike Brennan, Managing Partner, The Brennan Law Firm
  
The Brennan Law Firm represents landlords in every aspect of landlord-tenant matters, including initial lease negotiations and drafting, to unlawful detainer litigation.  There is no firm or individual in this industry who can handle your case more aggressively, knowledgeably, or quickly than the Brennan Law Firm.  The Brennan Law Firm gets the job done right in a professional, efficient, and cost-effective manner due to their experience and proven track record of success in virtually every aspect of landlord-tenant litigation.

Michael Brennan, Esq. is the managing partner and founder of the Brennan Law Firm, one of the premier landlord-tenant law firms in Southern California, representing landlords exclusively in evictions, judgment enforcement, and other landlord-tenant matters. Mr. Brennan is a frequent speaker and contributing author for various landlord publications, including a monthly legal advice column appearing in “Apartment Age” magazine.

Moderator:  

Daniel Yukelson, AAGLA Executive Director 

Daniel Yukelson is currently the Executive Director of The Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles (AAGLA).  As a Certified Public Accountant, Yukelson began his career at Ernst & Young, the global accounting firm, and since then had served in senior financial roles principally as Chief Financial Officer for various public, private and start-up companies.  Prior to joining AAGLA, Yukelson served for 12 years as Chief Financial Officer for Premiere Radio Networks, now a subsidiary of I-Heart Media, and then 3 years as Chief Financial Officer for Oasis West Realty, the owner of the Beverly Hilton and Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills where he was involved with the development and construction of the Waldorf.  Yukelson also served for 6 years as a Planning Commissioner and for 3 years as a Public Works Commissioner for the City of Beverly Hills.

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