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Los Angeles 'Worst Airbnb guest' stays in mansion for 540 days and demands $100,000 to leave

Oct. 5, 2023

A woman dubbed a "tenant from hell" refused to leave a property she rented citing violations from the side of the landlord. She claimed the property had code violations and that she didn't have to pay rent due to these issues.

  • An Airbnb host failed to register his guesthouse properly, leading to a protracted legal dispute.

  • A guest has now been living in the home rent-free for 541 days.

  • A judge ruled the host has no legal right to remove her because the home is noncompliant.

An Airbnb host has found himself caught up in a protracted legal battle to try to remove an unwanted occupant who has been living in his property rent-free for more than 541 days.

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Los Angeles Man Sentenced to Over 8 Years in Prison for Scheme to Fraudulently Obtain Over $800,000 in COVID Relief Funds

Oct. 5, 2023

A San Fernando Valley man who was the leader of a conspiracy that stole more than $800,000 in COVID-19 jobless benefits has been sentenced to 97 months in federal prison, the Justice Department announced today.

Article Link at Justice.gov