LA Fires
Sep. 22, 2025
Altadena tenants settle wildfire inspection case with Los Angeles County
Altadena tenants reached a settlement with Los Angeles County requiring inspections and remediation of rental homes exposed to wildfire toxins, marking a major step toward enforcing public health protections for renters.
Altadena residents accusing Los Angeles County of failing to inspect their rented homes for toxic substances after the Eaton Fire have reached a settlement with the county and the Department of Public Health.
The settlement requires the department to presume that all rental housing in unincorporated Altadena was impacted by the toxic smoke, soot and ash that must be mitigated. It also orders complete professional inspections if tenants whose homes have not been professionally insp...
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