Tenants' Rights Presentation
Henry Mantel — Tenants Rights Attorney.
Interested to know what rights you have as a tenant? Presented by Board Member Henry Mantel, explore your rights and understand your options.
Resources & FAQs · For Park La Brea Residents
Tenant Rights, Resources, and Answers.
Knowledge is power, and we are here to help you navigate the process. Tenant rights presentations, LAHD reporting scripts, asbestos and toxic dust complaints, evacuation assistance forms, and answers to the questions Park La Brea residents ask most.
- 4 Resources
- 13 FAQs
- [email protected]
Resident Resources
Tenant Rights, Reporting, and Emergency Help.
Direct links to the documents, recordings, and external channels Park La Brea residents use most. Download the file or follow the link in each card.
LAHD Reporting Script
LA Housing Department Resident Script.
Filing a complaint about removal of payment drop boxes? Download the script to use as a reference when calling. LAHD toll-free: 866-557-7368.
Download lahd_script.docx →Asbestos / Toxic Dust
Report to South Coast AQMD.
Still smelling the stink near the Towers? Concerned about asbestos or toxic-dust exposure from construction? South Coast AQMD is actively awaiting reports from affected PLB residents.
File an AQMD report →Evacuation Assistance
Mobility-Issue Evacuation Form.
Need help with evacuation during an emergency due to mobility issues? Complete the form and submit it to the PLB leasing office.
Download evacuation_assistance_form.pdf →Frequently Asked Questions
What Park La Brea Residents Ask Most.
Membership, dues, who to call, what we do — everything residents ask, in one place. Send more questions any time at [email protected].
Topic 01 / Membership
Joining the Residents Association.
Why should I join the Residents Association?
Although PLBRA speaks for all residents, becoming a member gives you the power to vote for who you want to speak for you. It also makes you eligible to run for the Board yourself.
How much does becoming a PLBRA member cost?
$20 for an individual and $30 for a family.
Can I participate in committees and help out without joining?
Yes. We welcome everyone who wants to help. Joining just gives us more freedom to do things for the community — we have bills to pay too.
Topic 02 / Reaching PLBRA
How to get in touch.
What is the best way to reach the PLBRA?
Email [email protected].
If I'm not a member, can I still call you about issues?
Absolutely. We are here for everyone. We would hope that if you turn to us regularly, you see our value and want to join — but it isn't required.
I want to contribute to the newsletter or take out an ad. Where do I send it?
Send it to [email protected] and let us know what you have in mind.
Topic 03 / What PLBRA Does
Committees, advocacy, the newsletter.
What are some of the things the Residents Association does?
This year PLBRA runs several committees:
- Outreach Committee — helps folks who need an extra hand.
- Land Use Committee — tracks what's happening on the outside of Park La Brea and keeps residents up to date.
- Rent / Market Rate / AirBnB Committee — keeps an eye on rent, market rates, and AirBnB issues.
- Newsletter — PLBRA produces the community newsletter (always looking for folks to contribute).
Topic 04 / Safety & Maintenance
Right number for the right thing.
I have a safety concern. Do I call PLBRA?
If it is a life-threatening situation, call 911.
For everything else — noise complaints, lockouts, non-emergency safety issues — call PLB Patrol at 323.549.5509.
What if something breaks in my apartment?
Call PLB Service at 323.549.5599.
Topic 05 / Resident Services
Lease, laundry, pool, gym, garden.
I have a question about my lease, payments, moving out, or getting a new apartment at PLB.
Email the Accounts Receivable Team for anything related to your lease, lease end date, ledger charges, payments, or to request/submit a Notice To Vacate. Addressed by tower group:
- All Garden units — [email protected]
- Towers 33–41 — [email protected]
- Towers 42–50 — [email protected]
The shared washer/dryer in my tower or garden area is broken. Who do I call?
Submit a service request at wash.com/service-request — scroll down and fill in the 6-digit machine ID displayed on the outside of the unit.
Or call 800.421.6897.
I want to cancel my pool/gym membership or get one.
Bring a photo ID and a copy of your lease to the pool admin office. Other questions: [email protected].
Who do I contact to get on the waiting list for a Garden plot?
Email [email protected].
Didn't Find Your Answer?
Send Us a Question. We Advocate Together.
Email [email protected]. PLBRA is independent of management and funded by residents. The more residents participate, the stronger PLBRA's voice becomes.
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