By Brett Callwood
The City of Gardena has released a statement to say that it has received “a growing number of complaints regarding curbside street address painters.”
The statement goes on to say that the City hasn’t authorized any company or organization to paint addresses on curbs, as the complaints state.
“This type of work would, at a minimum, require both a permit and a business license authorized by the City,” it reads. “As a reminder, anyone representing a legitimate business that solicits door-to-door is required to have a valid business license issued by the City of Gardena (GMC 5.04.010-5.4.340).”
The City requests that, if somebody comes to your door offering to paint your curb without the required city permits, they should be reported to Code Enforcement.
“Code Enforcement can be reached by calling (310) 217-6171, Monday through Thursday, between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and Friday between 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Closed on holidays. Outside of these hours, solicitors should be reported by calling the Gardena Police Department non-emergency dispatch center at (310) 323-7911. Threatening solicitors should be reported by calling 911.”
Fair Housing Foundation to host workshop
The Fair Housing Foundation has announced that it will be hosting a Fair Housing Workshop on Tuesday, October 31, via Zoom. The workshop will take p;lace between 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
“Attendees will learn about how they are protected under fair housing laws, what their rights and responsibilities as tenants and landlords are, and how to deal with tenant and landlord disputes,” reads a statement from the Fair Housing Foundation. “Fair Housing Foundation will explain state and federal fair housing laws, discuss state and federally protected classes, notices, security deposit, rent increases, Tenant Relief Act, and much more.”
The workshop is free for all residents of Gardena, and it is described as an easy way to learn about your rights and responsibilities. The Fair Housing Foundation is a HUD-approved Housing Counseling Agency, “who is dedicated to promoting equal access to housing by educating about housing rights.”
“The Fair Housing Foundation services residents of the city of Gardena,” reads the statement. “We are contracted by the city of Gardena and receive funds through the Community Development Block Grants. We educate the public about Fair Housing rights and responsibilities through workshops, trainings, and community events. FHF provides mediation and counseling services through our housing assistance hotline 1-800-446-FAIR (3247) and walk-in clinics. We also investigate issues of discrimination related to housing.”
This particular workshop will cover: information on COVID-19, new statewide laws, federal and state fair housing laws, housing discrimination, modifications and accommodations, families with children, notices, eviction process, security deposits, habitability and repairs, rent increases, and more.
For more information, visit www.FHFCA.org. Registration is mandatory. RSVP at https://bit.ly/3qC1oPC.
