complaint·April 29, 2022

Investigation revealed the following: based on the review of records, interviews with relevant staff and all documents regarding R1: Licensee provided a 30 day notice / fax cover sheet sent to CCLD, rent payment invoices, Resident Departure Form, Admission Agreement, Sheriff’s Department Receipt for Possession of Real Property, Face Sheet, and Physcian’s report. Regarding the allegation “Staff unlawfully evicted a resident.” Although the allegation may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are Unsubstantiated. Investigation revealed the following: Allegation- Staff Unlawfully Evicted Resident Based on the review of records and interviews conducted, LPA found that R1 was provided a 30 day notice on 10/20/2020. LPA Johnson conducted and interviewed with House Manager Barajas, who stated that the 30 Day Notice was issued to R1 for failure to pay rent, as R1 stopped paying rent in October of 2020. House Manager Barajas stated that assistance to secure a placement at a new facility was offered; however, R1 declined assistance and remained residing at the facility until April 19, 2021. R1 moved from the facility independently on April 19, 2021. LPA Johnson conducted an interview with R1, who stated that he understands the purpose for the eviction was because rent was not being paid and he made a decision to move from the facility and now lives independently. Upon R1’s departure from the facility in April 2021, the Los Angeles Sherriff’s Department posted an order of Receipt of Real Property on R1’s room door. Based on evidence gathered, LPA did not find sufficient evidence to support the above mentioned allegation. Although the allegation may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are Unsubstantiated. An Exit interview was conducted with House Manager Marili Barajas.