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- Inner City Law Center Sues Slumlord Over Dangerous and Deplorable Living Conditions at Supportive Housing Complex
Envisioned as a beacon of hope for struggling tenants, the sinister reality of the Renato Apartments is an inhumane nightmare. Los Angeles, CA (December 18, 2024) — On Thursday, December 12, lawyers from Inner City Law Center and Winston & Strawn LLP filed a lawsuit on behalf of tenants at Renato Apartments, who have been… Read more: Inner City Law Center Sues Slumlord Over Dangerous and Deplorable Living Conditions at Supportive Housing Complex - Housing Justice on the LineLos Angeles, CA (November 6, 2024) — Inner City Law Center’s commitment to housing justice is unwavering. No matter the political landscape, we fight for a Los Angeles where everyone has a safe place to call home. We are proud to stand with you in this struggle. We are pleased to share that L.A. County Measure A appears… Read more: Housing Justice on the Line
- Victory for Tenants Rights Advocates: L.A. City Council Unanimously Votes to Strengthen Tenant ProtectionsLos Angeles Landlords now face $2,000 fines for Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance violations. Los Angeles, CA (October 31, 2024) — On Wednesday afternoon, Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted 11-0 to strengthen the Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance (TAHO) adopted by the city in 2021. The original ordnance gave tenants two important rights: 1) the right to sue… Read more: Victory for Tenants Rights Advocates: L.A. City Council Unanimously Votes to Strengthen Tenant Protections
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ICLC provides quality legal representation for people who have nowhere else to turn. We fight for decent housing for low-income tenants, working poor families, veterans, people living with HIV/AIDS, immigrants, and people who are living with disabilities or experiencing homelessness.
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14,764
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$14,718,255
Total settlement awards and recovered benefits for our clients
728
Total number of clients kept in their homes
3,127
Total number of people served
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Inner City Law Center recognizes Los Angeles as land originally and still inhabited by the Tongva, Tataviam, Serrano, Kizh, and Chumash Peoples. We recognize them as the traditional stewards of these lands and acknowledge the legacy of violence, displacement, and genocide they suffered and survived at the hands of colonizers. We honor and pay respect to their ancestors while standing alongside their descendants as they continue to resist systems of oppression and work toward healing and justice. This land acknowledgment is an important step in confronting our history and committing ourselves to truth, healing, and the preservation of the Indigenous history, culture, and sovereignty.