Landlord Attorney Mike Brennan Explains the City of L.A.’s Tenant Anti-Harassment Law and Discusses Other Regulations Impacting Rental Housing.

The City of Los Angeles’ tenant anti-harassment ordinance, known as TAHO, was originally adopted more than three years ago in an effort to protect tenants from being threatened or intimidated by landlords. At that time, it was greeted as an important victory for renters, but advocates began pushing for changes as it allegedly brought in thousands of complaints but resulted in no prosecutions. Then, in 2024, the ordinance was updated by allowing tenants who prevail in court three times the amount of damages (treble damages) as the minimum award plus their attorney’s fees.

WEBINAR DISCUSSION TOPICS INCLUDE:

• How is “harassment” defined by the City of Los Angeles’s Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance?
• How can you, as a landlord, stay in compliance and avoid costly trouble?
• Best communications practices to avoid running afoul of TAHO.
• What to do if or when you are accused of harassment. Should you be taking matters into your own hands or should you call a competent attorney?
• Is harassment covered by insurance? What’s the best way to protect yourself?

GUEST SPEAKER: Mike Brennan, Managing Partner, The Brennan Law Firm

The Brennan Law Firm represents landlords in every aspect of landlord-tenant matters, including initial lease negotiations and drafting, to unlawful detainer litigation. There is no firm or individual in this industry who can handle your case more aggressively, knowledgeably, or quickly than the Brennan Law Firm. The Brennan Law Firm gets the job done right in a professional, efficient, and cost-effective manner due to their experience and proven track record of success in virtually every aspect of landlord-tenant litigation.

Michael Brennan, Esq. is the managing partner and founder of the Brennan Law Firm, one of the premier landlord-tenant law firms in Southern California, representing landlords exclusively in evictions, judgment enforcement, and other landlord-tenant matters. Mr. Brennan is a frequent speaker and contributing author for various landlord publications, including a monthly legal advice column appearing in “Apartment Age” magazine.