L.A. Mun. Code ch. XV art. 1; ch. XVI art. 5 § 151.13
MINOR ERRORS IN PAYMENT (Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance and Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance)
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If a discrepancy exists between the amount of the registration fee paid and the amount due under this chapter which results in the underpayment or overpayment of the fee in an amount of $5.00 or less, then the Department may accept and record such underpayment or overpayment without other notification to the landlord. (Title and Section Amended by Ord. No. 156,597, Eff. 5/20/82, Oper. 5/15/82.)
Under L.A. Mun. Code § 151.13, when the amount a landlord pays for a rental unit registration fee differs from the amount actually owed by five dollars or less, the Department is permitted to accept and record that discrepancy—whether an underpayment or overpayment—without notifying the landlord. This provision essentially creates a small administrative tolerance for minor arithmetic or rounding differences in fee payments.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 151.13, compliant operators generally ensure their registration fee payments are as accurate as possible, understanding that the Department may quietly absorb discrepancies of five dollars or less without sending a correction notice. Because no notification is guaranteed for these minor variances, property managers typically keep their own records of amounts submitted to reconcile against any future Department correspondence.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 151.13 is primarily an administrative rule governing how the Department handles small fee discrepancies between landlords and the city, rather than a provision that directly affects tenant rights. Tenants who believe their landlord's registration status is relevant to their tenancy—such as when raising a defense in an eviction proceeding or filing a complaint with the Los Angeles Housing Department—may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on how registration requirements under Chapter XV, Article 1 apply to their situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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