TAHO 2.0 refers to the updated Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance (TAHO) passed by the Los Angeles City Council to protect renters from abusive landlord practices. [1, 2]

The strengthened ordinance cracks down on willful "bad faith" conduct by empowering tenants with concrete remedies: [1, 2, 3]

• Triple Damages: Ensures tenants receive three times their compensatory damages for harassment, including claims for mental and emotional distress.
• Mandatory Fees: Requires offending landlords to pay attorney fees for tenants who win their cases.
• Increased Fines: Civil penalties start at $2,000 per individual violation.
• Eviction Protection: Makes it easier for renters to assert landlord harassment as a defense in eviction court. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

If you are a renter experiencing tenant harassment in the region, you can utilize the Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance portal to file a complaint, or contact the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) directly at 1-866-557-7368. Additionally, local housing advocates like SAJE host workshops and assist tenants in properly documenting and fighting abusive behavior. [1, 2]