Derrick Ruiz | Westside Los Angeles Real Estate & Multifamily Broker
Well-maintained Spanish-style duplex apartment building on the Westside of Los Angeles with palm trees and bougainvillea landscaping

Los Angeles Apartment Owners — Navigate Tenant Issues, LAHD Compliance, and Selling with Clarity

SCEP inspections, REAP issues, eviction challenges, and rising costs have made owning rental property in Los Angeles more complex than ever. In many cases, the biggest challenges aren’t obvious until they start impacting your time, income, and control. I help property owners understand their options and make informed decisions.

Prefer to speak directly? Call or text (310) 308-3174

With 40 years of experience on the Westside, I help homeowners and investors navigate pricing, timing, and strategy — especially in complex situations where the right approach makes a difference.

Start Here — Choose Your Situation

Most Los Angeles property owners dealing with tenant or compliance issues fall into one of these categories.

Strategic Guidance for Westside Property Owners

Apartment buildings  •  Residential sales  •  Complex transactions  •  Landlord advisory

Considering Selling? Start With a Confidential Conversation

Every property — and every seller — is different. Get straightforward guidance on timing, strategy, and next steps — especially in complex situations.

Case Study

From SCEP Challenge to a $4.6M Closing

A 91-year-old rent-controlled apartment owner first reached out for guidance after receiving a SCEP inspection notice — a situation that could have quickly turned into a costly and stressful process if handled incorrectly.

With the right approach, we were able to navigate the situation and avoid what could have become a much more difficult outcome.

Over the following years, we stayed in touch. When the time came to consider selling, they reached out again — this time for guidance on how to move forward.

The property was ultimately positioned for sale and is now closing escrow at approximately $4.4M.

Situations like these aren't always immediate. They require experience, patience, and the ability to guide decisions over time — not just execute a transaction.

14-unit apartment building in Moorpark, California, multifamily investment property with exterior view and residential neighborhood setting
Recent Transaction

13021 Moorpark Ave

Studio City, California

14 Units • Apartment Building

Closing Escrow

$4.4M

Have a similar situation? Start with a confidential conversation