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Real Estate/Development

May 31, 2024

Can landlords seek shelter under the Ellis Act to remodel and evict low-income tenants?

The court’s decision could have significant repercussions for the southern California landlord-tenant legal landscape.

Mark S. Martinez

Attorney, Law Offices of Mark S. Martinez APLC

Real Estate and Personal Injury

17272 Newhope St
Fountain Valley , CA 92708

Email: mark@martinezlawcenter.com

Chapman Univ SOL; Orange CA

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On April 17, a seven-day bench trial commenced by Plaintiff Barrington Plaza Tenant Association, an unincorporated association of tenants living at the Barrington Plaza Apartments located at 11728, 11734 and 11740 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025. Barrington Plaza, built in 1961, is made up of three towers and houses approximately 712 units total. Defs.’ Proposed Statement of Decision, p. 6, lines 16-17, quoting April 18, 2024, Trial . . .

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