Welcome to The Tenure View, Los Angeles renters are dealing with a summer full of heat—both from the weather 🌡️ and from a rental market that’s pushing limits. Between new indoor cooling protections, lawsuits against corporate hosts, and utility billing fights breaking out across the city, there’s never been a more important time to know your rights and keep your paperwork in order.

Below, we’ve broken down the five biggest updates you need to know this week—and how to protect your wallet 💸, your home 🏠, and your peace of mind 🧘.

Unincorporated LA County tenants have scored a major win—landlords will soon be required to keep indoor temperatures below 82°F during heat waves. No more sweltering apartments with nothing but a fan to keep you alive. The new law also protects your right to use portable cooling devices without retaliation.

But there’s a catch:

Your move right now:
🕵️ Buy an indoor thermometer.
📸 Take photos if your unit exceeds 82°F during extreme heat.
🗂️ Keep a log—you’ll have proof if you need to file a complaint later.

During January’s wildfire evacuations 🔥, Airbnb listings in LA spiked over 10%—a violation of California’s emergency anti–price gouging law. Now, the city is suing over 2,000 listings, with potential fines up to $2,500 per violation.

If you’re ever displaced and need short-term housing during a disaster:

At Virgil Square and Mozaic Apartments, tenants have stopped paying inflated charges from the “Ratio Utility Billing System” (RUBS). Some residents saw water and trash bills double without any clear usage data 💸.

If you’re billed through RUBS:
✍️ Request the calculation formula in writing.
📂 Keep all correspondence.
⚖️ Seek legal advice before refusing payment—it strengthens your case.

Rent increases in LA–Long Beach–Anaheim are now capped at 8% under AB 1482 (down from 8.9%).

For LA’s RSO units:

🔥 Wildfire protections: Anti–price gouging limits remain until Aug 2025.

Action step: Compare every rent increase notice against the legal cap before paying. If it’s over, respond in writing and reference the law 📜.

Recent court wins against landlords prove harassment won’t be tolerated. One case ended in $450,000 in penalties for a landlord who harassed tenants with illegal notices, ignored repairs, and made threats.

Harassment can include:
🚪 Repeated illegal entry
🚱 Shutting off utilities
📄 False eviction threats

Document every incident and contact your local housing enforcement office immediately.

This month, we’re releasing a mega toolkit designed to help LA renters win more battles:

🎁 Refer 3 friends to The Tenure View and get early access before public launch.

💬 Your Turn:
Have you fought back against a rent hike, unfair bill, or harassment and won? Your story could inspire other renters—and we might feature it in an upcoming issue. Reply to this email to share.