City of West Hollywood v. 1112 Investment Co.

Opinion

VOGEL (C. S.), P. L

Introduction

This appeal involves application of the rent control ordinance enacted by the City of West Hollywood (City). The pertinent facts are undisputed and were presented to the trial court in the form of a stipulation. The legal dispute is whether two apartment buildings owned by respondents are subject to City’s rent control law.

Prior to City’s incorporation in 1984, respondent owners had received all required state approvals to convert their two buildings into condominiums. In City of West Hollywood v. Beverly Towers, Inc. (1991) 52 Cal.3d 1184 [278 Cal.Rptr.…