Lunch & Learn: Systematic Code Enforcement Program - How to Best Prepare for Inspections and Avoid Issues

LIVE, IN-PERSON: How to Best Prepare for L.A.'s Systematic Code Enforcement Program (SCEP)

Join us on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. for an informative in-person session with Senior Housing Inspector Jean-Claude Olivier from the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD). This presentation will help rental property owners navigate the City of Los Angeles' SCEP inspections and avoid unnecessary citations. A light lunch will be served!

Location:

• Where: Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles, 621 South Westmoreland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
• Parking: FREE in Rear of Property
• Time: 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
• Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2024

How to Attend:

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What is SCEP?

The Systematic Code Enforcement Program (SCEP) was created in 1998 to ensure that rental housing in Los Angeles is safe and habitable. LAHD inspectors inspect multi-family buildings for code violations, but they are not trained construction professionals like Building & Safety inspectors. These inspections often lead to frustration among property owners due to citations for minor cosmetic issues or misinterpreted codes.

Common SCEP Violations Include:

• Unsanitary conditions or pest infestations
• Damaged interior surfaces like walls and floors
• Broken or missing windows/screens
• Lack of quick-release mechanisms on security bars
• Improper smoke detector installation
• Insufficient light, ventilation, or ceiling height
• Exposed or unsafe electrical wiring
• Plumbing leaks or lack of hot water/heat
• Illegal units and unpermitted construction

What You’ll Learn:

• Overview of the SCEP program
• How to prepare for and what to expect during an inspection
• Tenant and owner rights during inspections
• Rescheduling options for inspections
• Communication strategies for resolving issues
• Live Q&A with the inspector

WARNING: THE INFORMATION PROVIDED DURING THIS WEBINAR IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. ABSOLUTELY NO LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE IS BEING GIVEN DURING THIS WEBINAR. BEAR 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 A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL.

Session Leader:

Jean-Claude Olivier, Senior Housing Inspector, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD)
Jean-Claude Olivier joined the City of Los Angeles in 2017 and currently supervises the General Manager’s Hearing Section and Home-Sharing Ordinance Enforcement. He is ICC certified and holds a Master’s in Public Administration.

Seminar Registration:

Member Ticket: Free
Non-member Ticket: $20.00
Registration Deadline: July 9, 2024