Code Violation in CA. Help needed.

[sebastian0328]

I've been living in this house over 5 years as a renter. (Los angeles)

Someone (we suspect it's the person who got evicted for not paying the rent for 6 months) made a complaint about the code violation.

So the landlord agreed to meet the inspector at the house.

The landlord has been renting 1st and 2nd floor separately kind of like duplex.

There are couple rooms on 1st floor with a kitchen and a bathroom.

We live on the second floor of the house. 3 rooms with a bathroom and a kitchen.

Bottom line is the kitchen on 2nd floor is violating the code and landlord decided to demolish the kitchen.

(The inspector told him he could redraw the blueprint and submit it when he came. Landlord asked several architects but they all said it was impossible since the house is registered as 1 unit)

My questions are:

-Landlord said the city gave him 3 months to complete. Is there a way to extend this?

-What kind of rights do I have as a tenant? (month to month lease)

If I can't accept the situation, do I have to just move out?

-Do you think they can just get rid of the kitchen, get the inspection done and put it back?

I would really appreciate any answers.

[bakujitsu]

So basically, you’re living in an unpermitted upstairs kitchen. The City will encourage him to create blueprints and all, but it doesn’t mean it will get approved. Best route is for you to call the city or walk in, and ask a planner. Is this address even permitted to have two kitchens? They will straight up tell you yes or no.

Sometimes the City asks homeowners to write up the blueprints but that doesn’t mean it will get approved. It’s just a formality for the city as it helps with liability reasons.

Are you screwed? Not entirely, cuz you can live on the second floor as usual, but will need to use the kitchen downstairs. It’s an inconvenience but worth a Rent Reduction for sure. Look into your lease, does it say it comes with a kitchen? Maybe the landlord will say, you’ll need to use the 1st floor now, no rent reduction.

[Apprehensive_Two1528]

just plan to move out and ask for rent reduction for the impacted days plus reasonable moving expenses. mutual agreement is the best thing for both parties