Guardian Arms Tenants Seek Class Certification; Exposure to Asbestos, Chemical Fumes, and Dangerous Conditions

On January 15, 2016, tenants at the Guardian Arms building in Los Angeles filed their Motion to Certify a Class of tenants who were forced to live through extensive construction -- which they allege is a violation of the Los Angeles rent control laws.

A copy of the tenants' Motion for Class Certification is available here.

The lawsuit alleges that Guardian Arms exposed its tenants in a 90-unit building to asbestos, chemical fumes, and dangerous conditions. City officials initially ordered Guardian Arms to offer the tenants permanent relocation compensation. After the City made this determination, Guardian Arms announced that it was canceling the construction. At this point, city officials closed the case. Thereafter, construction continued. 

Tenants seek an enforcement of the rent control law and back payment of relocation expenses required by the city's rent control law.  A copy of the lawsuit is available here.

The tenants are represented by Los Angeles attorneys JR Howell & Associates. Lead counsel, J.R. Howell, Esq., can be reached via email at jrhowell@jrhlegalstrategies.com or (818) 358-4436.