January 20th 2017

It’s so bad that Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman, who represents the area, has warned Middleton that he's in “egregious violation of the law,” and both the police department and building inspectors have visited the properties.

“This is a public safety issue with serious consequences for both neighbors and the surrounding community,” Raman’s office said in a statement to NBC Los Angeles. “Irresponsible property owners must take accountability for their property or face action from the city.”