Klarfeld v. Berg

Opinion

MOSK, J.

The City of Los Angeles has adopted an ordinance to control rental increases in “rental units.” The sole issue in this action is whether that term applies to a room in a retirement residence in which the tenant, for a single charge, receives such services as meals, transportation and maid service, in addition to lodging. The trial court determined that a residence which provides such “amenities and facilities” is not within the rent regulation law and granted summary judgment in favor of defendant, the operator of the facility.

On August 30, 1978, the city enacted ordinance No.…