Where's the best place to learn updated housing laws in my area?

[Danny Farrell]

Hello everyone. I'm looking to purchase my first property...a duplex in Los Angeles. Can anyone suggest where I might look (website, hotline, housing authority) to find the most accurate information about landlord and tenant rights in my area, and where to find out if a certain property is rent controlled? Thanks in advance!

[Account Closed]

Hi @Danny Farrell, Congrats on your first property! We purchased a rent-controlled duplex in LA and the following sites were very handy:

http://hcidla.lacity.org/RSO-Overview - Rent Stabilization Overview
http://hcidla.lacity.org/Resources-for-All-Rental-... - Overview of CA law 

http://zimas.lacity.org/  - LA zoning 

Let me know if you have any questions or need recommendations for great RE lawyers. 

Hope this helps!