Housing Investigator: Enforce Rent Stabilization & Codes

City of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Los Angeles seeks a Housing Investigator to conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations of alleged RSO and Housing Code violations. You will gather evidence, interview tenants and landlords, prepare comprehensive reports, and compile legal documents for potential referrals to the City Attorney.

Qualifications include a four-year degree or paralegal certificate with related enforcement experience. DMV driving record and education verification are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year degree or paralegal cert with related civil/criminal enforcement experience.
• Experience investigating complaints, inspecting, interviewing, researching laws, and preparing written reports is required.
• Education must be from an accredited institution per City of LA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Investigate alleged violations of the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) and Housing Code.
• Gather evidence through inspections, interviews, and document review.
• Prepare oral and written reports for investigative findings and legal referrals.
• May supervise staff and represent the City at public events.

Skills

Analytical Ability

Interviewing Techniques

Evidence Evaluation

Report Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Four years related experience

Job description

The City of Los Angeles seeks a Housing Investigator to conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations of alleged RSO and Housing Code violations. You will gather evidence, interview tenants and landlords, prepare comprehensive reports, and compile legal documents for potential referrals to the City Attorney.

Qualifications include a four-year degree or paralegal certificate with related enforcement experience. DMV driving record and education verification are part of the process.