Property already with a tenant

[Cristian Correa]

Hi, 
So I am currently purchasing my  first duplex, hooray! The rental property I am looking at has two units, one is occupied and the 2nd has a tenant, I want to live in one of the two units, however the income from the tenant isnt enough to justify this.

The property is in Los Angeles and is rent controlled

I have heard that I can evict a tenant with the intention of living there! Is this true? I mean common sense would say yes! Its my property, why couldnt I live on my own property?

What do you recommend?

Also! I have understood that rules vary from city to city, state to state, and zipcode to zipcode, however how can I check EXACTLY WHAT ordinances/ rules apply to my property?