ordinance
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The Budget and Finance Committee agreed on Tuesday not to strike the mayor’s language about the Vacation Rental Ordinance from the budget yet, but will reconsider on May 7.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
Authorities claimed that because Ms. Kwok was listed as the beneficiary, her father had attempted to handle the funds of an “absconder” in violation of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026
While we've updated some policies, the City of Los Angeles has not updated the actual formula that caps rent increases since the Rent Stabilization Ordinance was created over 40 years ago.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025
When it was approved in 2021, Los Angeles’ Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance was touted as a breakthrough for renters’ rights.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2024
Opening the book again, Milo found Ordinance 574381-W: “In the Doldrums, laughter is frowned upon and smiling is permitted only on alternate Thursdays. Violators shall be dealt with most harshly.”
From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster
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