For AAGLA Members
Rental Housing Inspections for AAGLA Members
Independent inspections focused on RHHP compliance, habitability, and risk reduction for Los Angeles rental property owners and managers.
If you read our article in the January edition of AAGLA’s magazine, you already know the basics: RHHP is here, the City is ramping up inspections, and landlords who prepare are the ones who avoid headaches. This page exists for AAGLA members who want to move from reading about the problem to actually doing something about it.
LA Building Inspections & Compliance provides third-party inspections for rental housing throughout Los Angeles County. We don’t manage properties. We don’t do repairs. We inspect buildings, write clear reports, and help you understand exactly where you stand before the City shows up at your door.
Mention you’re an AAGLA member when you contact us.
Why AAGLA Members Call Us
We get calls from property owners and managers every week who are dealing with the same handful of problems: an RHHP notice landed in their mailbox and they’re not sure what to expect, a tenant filed a habitability complaint and now there’s a hearing scheduled, or they just bought a building and want to know what they’re actually dealing with before they start making plans.
Here’s why people end up working with us:
We only do inspections.
No property management services, no contracting work, no “we’ll inspect it and then bid on the repairs.” Just inspections and reports. When we tell you something needs attention, it’s because the code says so or because it’s a real problem—not because we’re trying to sell you a job.
We write reports you can actually use.
A lot of inspection reports read like they were written to protect the inspector, not help the owner. Ours are different. We tell you what we found, what the code or habitability standard actually requires, what’s urgent versus what can wait, and what a reasonable fix looks like.
We work with owners of all sizes.
Some of our clients own one building they’ve had for 30 years. Others manage institutional portfolios. The inspection process scales to fit—we’re not going to over-engineer a report for a fourplex, and we’re not going to cut corners on a 50-unit building.
We give you practical recommendations.
There’s a difference between what’s technically ideal and what’s actually required. We know the code. We also know that most owners are working with real budgets and real timelines. Our recommendations focus on what you actually need to do to pass inspection and reduce risk.
What We Help AAGLA Members With
The services below cover most of what rental property owners and managers need when it comes to inspections. If your situation doesn’t fit neatly into one of these categories, call us anyway—we’ve probably seen something similar.
MOST REQUESTED
RHHP Pre-Inspections and Compliance Support
The City of Los Angeles is actively scheduling RHHP inspections, and a lot of owners are getting notices for the first time. If you’ve never been through this process, here’s the short version: an inspector from the City will walk through your units, check a list of habitability and safety items, and either pass you or write up violations. If you fail, you get a correction notice, a deadline, and the opportunity to pay re-inspection fees until everything is resolved.
The smarter approach is to know what they’re going to find before they find it. Our RHHP pre-inspection is a walk-through of your property focused specifically on the items the City checks—smoke detectors, CO detectors, door locks, window operation, water heater strapping, electrical panels, plumbing fixtures, pest evidence, moisture problems, and all the other line items on the RHHP checklist.
After the inspection, you get a written list of corrections prioritized by risk and cost. Most owners can knock out the urgent items in a week or two with a handyman or their regular maintenance crew.
PROPERTY ASSESSMENT
Habitability and General Rental Property Inspections
Our habitability inspections cover the interior and exterior of your units and common areas, tailored to your building type and your specific concerns. We focus on life safety items, basic services (heat, hot water, plumbing, electrical), moisture and water intrusion, visible structural concerns, and anything else that affects whether your units meet habitability standards.
SAFETY COMPLIANCE
Balcony and Elevated Exterior Element Inspections
If your building has balconies, exterior walkways, elevated decks, or exterior stairs, you already know this is a liability issue. Our balcony inspections are visual assessments of elevated wood elements and their connections. We identify visible deterioration, improper repairs, water damage, and safety hazards.
DOCUMENTATION
Move-In, Move-Out, and Security Deposit Documentation
An independent move-in or move-out inspection solves security deposit disputes. We walk through the unit, document the condition of every surface and fixture with photos and written notes, and give you a report that clearly shows what was present at the time of inspection.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Tenant Complaint and Habitability Dispute Investigations
When a tenant files a complaint—whether it’s directly to you, to the City, or through an attorney—you need to know exactly what’s going on before you respond. Our complaint investigations are third-party inspections focused on the specific issues the tenant has raised.
ACQUISITIONS
Due Diligence Inspections for Acquisitions and Repositionin
Our due diligence inspections are designed for investors and owners acquiring or repositioning rental buildings. You get a practical summary of major systems concerns, habitability risks, and near-term issues that should factor into your budget and business plan.
VERIFICATION
Post-Repair and "Second Opinion" Inspections
We verify that repair work addressed the original issue in a reasonable way, take moisture readings if water intrusion was involved, document current conditions with photos and notes, and give you an honest assessment of where things stand.
Where We Work
We serve rental properties throughout Los Angeles County. Most of our work is in:
Monrovia
Pasadena
Glendale
Burbank
Los Angeles
Hollywood
Koreatown
Silver Lake
Echo Park
Downtown LA
If your property is in LA County, we can probably help. If you’re outside the county, call us anyway—we may be able to work something out depending on location.
How It Works
1
Brief call or email
You tell us about your property, any notices you’ve received, and what you need help with. This usually takes 10-15 minutes. We’ll ask enough questions to understand your situation and recommend the right scope.
2
Scope and fee
Based on what you tell us, we recommend an inspection scope that fits your building and situation. Then we send a simple proposal with the fee and available inspection dates. No surprises, no hidden costs.
3
Inspection and report
We perform the inspection, deliver a clear written report, and answer any questions you have. You’ll know exactly what we found, what needs attention, and what your next steps should be.
Most inspections can be scheduled within a week or two. If you have an urgent situation—like a City deadline approaching—let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
FEATURED IN AAGLA MAGAZINE
Published in AAGLA's Magazine
Our article on rental housing inspections and RHHP compliance appears in the January edition of AAGLA’s magazine. We wrote it because we kept having the same conversations with property owners and managers who were confused about what RHHP actually requires, worried about what would happen during a City inspection, and unsure how to prepare.
The article breaks down what the program involves, what inspectors typically look for, and how owners can reduce their risk of violations and fines. It’s a starting point.
This page is for AAGLA members who read that article and want help putting the guidance into practice. We’re not just writing about inspections—we’re actually doing them, every week, for owners and managers throughout Los Angeles.
Contact LA Building Inspections & Compliance
Use the form or call to schedule an inspection or ask a question. Mention that you’re an AAGLA member.