Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP)

The Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP) was established by the City of Los Angeles to ensure that minimum housing standards are maintained within residential rental units. When a property is cited for habitability violations and the time allowed for compliance (including any extensions) has expired without compliance, a property is placed into REAP, and a corresponding rent reduction is determined for the affected unit(s). Tenants have the option to pay the reduced rent to the property owner or into an escrow account managed by the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department. These rental payments may be used to pay for costs associated for repairs at the property, for tenant relocation, or other uses permitted by the Housing Code.