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Motion asks for report on LAPD's role in evictions and lockouts

Councilmember Ysabel Jurado wants city agencies to spell out what police can and cannot do when called to an eviction.

City Council· posted Sep 22Motion

Tenants, landlords and officers would get written guidance on who handles evictions, including at single room occupancy buildings, where only the County Sheriff can carry out a lockout. Councilmember Ysabel Jurado asks the Housing Department, with the City Attorney, Chief Legislative Analyst and LAPD, to report back, and asks LAPD to publish a bulletin.

What happens next

Council consideration of the motion; report back from Housing Department

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Downtown Los Angeles
Downtown Los Angeles

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