Los Angeles prohibits landlords from harassing tenants — including cutting off services, repeated unwanted entries, threats, and bad-faith efforts to make you leave. Strong documentation is the foundation of any harassment complaint. Work through this checklist.
Write down every incident with the date, time, location, who was involved, and exactly what was said or done.
Save all written communication — texts, emails, letters, and notices from your landlord or their agents.
Photograph or video conditions or incidents where safe and legal to do so (e.g., utilities shut off, locks changed).
Keep names and contact info of witnesses — neighbors, family, anyone who saw or heard what happened.
Identify which prohibited conduct applies under the LA Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance and note it next to each incident.
Report it to the LA Housing Department, and consider contacting us or a local legal aid office for help.
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