How would an investor of a 14 unit apt. building in the city of L.A. go about tearing down a fully rented apartment in a rent control area, and rebuild from 2 story building to 3 or more?

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Sam Shueh

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You hear from SF on TV all the time.

Contact rent control commission...

In CA min 60 days. Many will refuse to move so you need to go to court some still will not move ..... The evicted people not only will sue. They call in TV news to fight back.

Big headaches for deep-pocketed investors.

Jun 28, 2016 04:41 PM

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This is a major undertaking that will take time and money. To demolish and build new is one approach and to remodel is another and that is if it is allowed by the city and or the neighbors too. You will need a good engineer, city and neighborhood support, a spokesman with charm & savvy and money....lots! Do the math and homework. A team is necessary

Jun 28, 2016 10:56 PM

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Contact an attorney...

Jun 28, 2016 09:48 PM

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Kathleen Luiten

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Sam Shueh has some good information for you in his response. Definitely contact an experienced attorney!

Jun 28, 2016 06:26 PM

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Bob Crane

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A tough question that is beyond most of our expertise, perhaps Endre Barath, Jr. can help you find a good real estate attny in LA.

Jun 28, 2016 05:58 PM

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

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Connect with a reputable contractor that is known for doing rehabs and such. You may even need to work jointly with a good commercial real estate agent if you haven't done this before.

Jul 04, 2016 10:06 AM

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Interesting answers.

Jul 03, 2016 09:51 AM

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel

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Robert,

Good luck. What we would do in a case like this is find an expeditor who is an expert on this type of situation. Then prepare yourself for a year's worth of hearings, etc. The expeditor we had was an attorney and former mayor of Beverly Hills, and he knew his way around the city of Los Angeles. He is now retired, but I am sure there are many around. A

Jun 29, 2016 07:27 AM

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Inna Ivchenko

Barcode Properties - Encino, CA

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If it is covered by rent control it would be very difficult to remove tenants. I'll post a link below to my post with very useful links where you find the latest on your situation.

Jun 29, 2016 07:10 AM

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Barbara Todaro

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contact the proper authorities in your area for guidance....

Jun 29, 2016 04:14 AM

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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA

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Check with the city on this one! There has been major backlash against this type of move in LA and Santa Monica. They were talking about enacting laws against it (or to prevent many of these). You may get stuck putting up a rent control unit too! Big push out here for "affordable housing."

Jun 29, 2016 02:22 AM

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Michael Jacobs

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As others have suggested and I concur -- consult legal counsel.

Jun 29, 2016 01:58 AM

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Michael Setunsky

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robert johnson You answered your own question. ". . .have him check with an attorney on this?"

Jun 28, 2016 11:27 PM

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Mary Yonkers

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Contact local experts including legal counsel.

Jun 28, 2016 11:01 PM

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Harry F. D'Elia III

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Those are questions to be answered by a general contractor.

Jun 28, 2016 10:41 PM

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Dorie Dillard Austin TX

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You need to be in touch with an attorney.

Jun 28, 2016 10:26 PM

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Seek legal advice.

Jun 28, 2016 10:12 PM

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Gita Bantwal

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No idea.

Jun 28, 2016 10:00 PM

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Roy Kelley

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Contact your local offices for the needed advice.

Jun 28, 2016 08:59 PM

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Greg Cremia

Shore Realty of the Outer Banks - Nags Head, NC

Get a copy of the zoning ordances and talk to the officials who you will be dealing with. Do not take advice from strangers on forums. You could end up with a nightmare on your hands if not handled right

Jun 28, 2016 08:40 PM

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Althea Kippes, Esq.

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You need to contact an attorney.

Jun 28, 2016 05:42 PM

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Pete Xavier

Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA

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Always seek an attorney for legal assurance.

Sometimes it does take "bribes" (that are legal) to the tenants to insure things go smoothly!

Jun 28, 2016 04:55 PM

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You hear from SF on TV all the time.

Contact rent control commission...

In CA min 60 days. Many will refuse to move so you need to go to court some still will not move ..... The evicted people not only will sue. They call in TV news to fight back.

Big headaches for deep-pocketed investors.
This is a major undertaking that will take time and money. To demolish and build new is one approach and to remodel is another and that is if it is allowed by the city and or the neighbors too. You will need a good engineer, city and neighborhood support, a spokesman with charm & savvy and money....lots! Do the math and homework. A team is necessary
Sam Shueh has some good information for you in his response. Definitely contact an experienced attorney!
A tough question that is beyond most of our expertise, perhaps Endre Barath, Jr. can help you find a good real estate attny in LA.
Connect with a reputable contractor that is known for doing rehabs and such. You may even need to work jointly with a good commercial real estate agent if you haven't done this before.
Robert,

Good luck. What we would do in a case like this is find an expeditor who is an expert on this type of situation. Then prepare yourself for a year's worth of hearings, etc. The expeditor we had was an attorney and former mayor of Beverly Hills, and he knew his way around the city of Los Angeles. He is now retired, but I am sure there are many around. A
If it is covered by rent control it would be very difficult to remove tenants. I'll post a link below to my post with very useful links where you find the latest on your situation.
contact the proper authorities in your area for guidance....
Check with the city on this one! There has been major backlash against this type of move in LA and Santa Monica. They were talking about enacting laws against it (or to prevent many of these). You may get stuck putting up a rent control unit too! Big push out here for "affordable housing."
As others have suggested and I concur -- consult legal counsel.
robert johnson You answered your own question. ". . .have him check with an attorney on this?"
Get a copy of the zoning ordances and talk to the officials who you will be dealing with. Do not take advice from strangers on forums. You could end up with a nightmare on your hands if not handled right
Always seek an attorney for legal assurance.

Sometimes it does take "bribes" (that are legal) to the tenants to insure things go smoothly!