Man in wheelchair trapped in L.A. apartment, says maintenance refuses to fix broken elevator
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- A man who lives at the Hillpointe Luxury Apartments in the Hollywood Hills said he is trapped inside his own apartment after building management allegedly refused to fix a broken elevator, effectively imprisoning him inside the complex.
KTLA's Chris Wolfe reports on August 9, 2024.
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Apparently we live in an age when nobody will do the right thing unless they get publicly shamed on the local news.
And people wonder why we had the stocks in the center of town...
Public shame is a potent deterrent.
We used to live in small groups and hold each other accountable.
Right? I see this all the time now.
Yep. It's bad for their business. It's the only way.
There was a USA town during the Cold War that needed a new town bridge built, the local gov. Wouldn’t do it. So they asked the soviets to help, well within a week the local government said they would.
@crinklecut... correct. Basically, if a person lacks coin, connections, crews, clout, computer code, control, corporate communities, and opulent opportunities... the wealthy and powerful can do *anything* they wish to 'em. 💪😎✌️ The sole exception is if the poor, non-influential person (this wheelchair-bound gent, in this case) somehow GETS connections, crews, clout, etc. Which he did.
Unfortunately, the other 99% don't end up in such positions. Thus, they simply get graped over and over and over until or unless the wealthy grapers are satisfied (which they rarely are).
He can TOTALLY withhold rent and then sue.
@@homemade6950yes they can who are you to say they can’t
You can’t hold on to rent . Don’t take this advice everyone 🖕🏻🤡
@@nathanwilliams6359disabled folks can’t have a certain amount in their bank account or they will lose their benefits. Or this housing can be connected to his insurance.
@@homemade6950 he's a video editor, not a stereotype
@@je4350 It's called "REAP" and your building has to be accepted into the program before making rent payments to the city. Our building is currently in the program due to poor maintenance and building code violations.
This is an ADA violation and a federal case.
Good luck
@@YoDzOnHaloit said two months
@@YoDzOnHalo Did you listen to the video?
Well technically all disabled and elderly people should have to be given ground floor apartments only….you’re not even supposed to use an elevator during a fire or an earthquake…elevators can stop working during these emergencies with you inside….so let’s get real. It should be made a law that if you have mobility issues that you have to live ground floor and that apartment buildings can only rent ground floor apartments to these kinds of people who need them. Then they could easily get out and escape.
@@starshine3588 that doesn't help anyone who currently is in this situation. And implementing the change you think is required is impractical and very surface level.
This is crazy, I hate landlords like this. I think he’s got a potential lawsuit comming
Seriously this is crazy! so many shady property managements in LA but this will top. What is the actual reason property management people are not fixing this elevator right away??????
@@Mansikkacakethey want to test it out in court and see if they will win, as a goal to save money on anything. I’m guessing the property owners have changed
His friend is rich. Should be no problem
No real land lord here, probably own many apartment complexes and live in Belgium
Ummm…NO landlords can get elevator repairs or inspections right now.
Do you have any clue how backed up they are???
You can’t just call a handyman, kiddos.
This is California. The laws and regulations you all wanna use to sue everyone, are what caused this in the first place.
Most companies are almost a year backlogged. They’re lucky they got two months.
Stop crying until you know the whole story.
I know we ignore the mentally ill but I thought not accommodating the physically handicapped caused an instant rainstorm of lawyers. This smells like serious incompetence and corruption.
They don't ignore the mentally ill they put them in office or get catered to as normal
You should have seen what it was like before ADA was passed…
Well why isn’t it instead a law that all apartment buildings have to rent their ground floor levels to mobility impaired people like disabled and elderly? You’re not supposed to take an elevator if there’s a fire or earthquake or another situation where power loss is possible because you can get trapped and die in the elevator. What about that? Or did people completely forget the rules of elevators? And many older elevators now aren’t having parts made for them anymore…so maintenance workers have had trouble finding parts….that will happen more and more to more elevators as time goes on. Shouldn’t we instead look for better alternatives to elevators…something that doesn’t require maintenance or power to run….and start getting rid of elevators….and one thing that can be done right away is pass a law that ground floor apartments be reserved for actual people who need them because of mobility issues….then those people can just open their door and move outside without any problems.
@@starshine3588 Because politicians don’t care.
@@sallyintucson all what politicians do is for a show off.
Now that it is on the news the elevator will be fixed tomorrow
Then when something else goes wrong he's gonna have to do it again 🤦🏿♂️ slum lord activities
The Land Lord is breaking the law and could go to jail for it.
Bet you it won’t
@@emazonreviews6269 Once it's on the News, it can't be undone. That Land Lord will have no choice but to have it fixed or jail time.
I worked in property management dispatching contractors for plumbing, electrical and or elevator issues. When it came to elevator issues they'd became our top priority .we had a specialist out within a couple of hours to determined the issue. Sometimes the parts needed to do the repair would take weeks to allocate because the elevator is out dated and parts are no longer being manufactured. In this case I believe this elevator needs replacement since they're having trouble fixing it. Which means it would cost them 10 to 20k to replace. No landlord is prepared for that .
Fixing an elevator would be a lot cheaper than a law suit.
It depends. It's not safety. Do they need a part?Sometimes some parts take longer to get
Elevators cost millions to fix
@@catsbyondrepair No they do not. Hundreds or thousands at most. A replacement can run upwards of a million if it is many stories tall or major reconstruction is required.
@@catsbyondrepairno? Lmao
@@killingerkit is safety, if there's a fire he can't get out. Secondly, it's violation of federal law, ada lawyers should take this, because this is an open and shut case regardless. They have to do 1 of 2 things, 1 either move him to the lower floor or b place him in a hotel until it gets fixed. This is an actual federal violation and the owner can straight up go to jail.
Bizarre that a "luxury apartment" complex is dragging their feet on a standard repair. Is the owner about to go bankrupt? Is the owner Blackstone?
That has nothing to do with it. They need to fix it period. Quit making up crap
@@carolaguilera6911 She's not "making crap up". She's asking questions.
@@burnbabyburn1 they are not cooperating. Period. That has nothing to do with. They need to comply.
AHAHAHAHAHA you think "luxury apartments" are a thing... my sweet summer child, the only thing "luxury" about most apartments is the rent is more expensive.
@@carolaguilera6911
Read 5 times again his comment before you come attacking .
I hope there's a follow-up story to this.
Me too 🤞🤞🤞
Someone should make a documentary till maintenance people come in and fix it then working elevator in the end of the film. this is crazy!
@@MansikkacakeThey should gather Others that are dealing with this type of stuff from crappy landlords and make a compilation of stories.
The fire department is actually his best route bc they can fine and red tag due to fire violations
With this supply chain shortage which is caused by you know who everybody must wait for special order parts nothing is available we have no shelves to stock you must order and wait and hope you can get the right part
@@user-lp1jw9bo5ywhat the heck are you talking about? 😂😂
Sure if you want the building outright shut down. And then become homeless because of that.
@@krislarsen6546 the landlord’s would be a little quicker to repair. People need to make landlords more responsible
@@krislarsen6546 Even if that were to happen, the threat of shutting down the building would force the landlord to act. They obviously wouldn't want to lose their property. Use your brain.
That isn't a plea for help.
This is a felony and violates The Americans with Disabilities Act.
The state needs to FORCE IMMEDIATE REPAIRS!
Stay blessed Mr. Wheels!
Immediately probably isn't possible. I'm sure if it was some simple $500 service call to the local maintenance company it would have been done the next day. It's probably some major component like the motor needs replacement, there's none in stock and there's a 60 day lead time on manufacturing. Having a broken elevator makes your whole building feel like a dump and any competent property manager would fix it asap.
@@KibblesNbytes I see hundreds of motors available for purchase in stock -Not sure why you would make that up?!?!
Many are much stronger than anything you could need for a few story building and ready to be shipped across the US. As the literal driving force of an elevator you would be a terrible business owner if didn't have components ready for sale like replacement motors. No one would ever expect their elevator to be out of service for 60 days+ because a part is not available.
I could manufacture the dyes - Eddy current test - stamp - forge all the parts and shot blast everything for a motor before your estimated time for a corporation to send one out...
Immediately is more than possible.
I'm a heavy press operator - I literally make the parts for different motor companies.
@@MTGWithMikeI have a feeling you have never worked with the state of California before. What you suggest, buying any motor or even a more powerful one, would put the elevator out of design specifications. You cannot pass the yearly inspection, spot inspections, or even have insurance on an out of spec elevator. This includes fines per unit from when the change happened, until it is fixed. What they need is the exact motor, if this is the problem. If that is not available replacement is the only option.
@@johnanders4729 I never suggested to buy a more powerful one - I suggested even ones that are more powerful and would be harder to get are readily available - in turn that would help someone to assume the one they would need is available without needing to type that....
@@johnanders4729 my reply didn't go through. not sure why.
But I never suggested to buy a larger motor...
I suggested that more powerful and harder to obtain products are available so to suggest something of lower power is not available when I literally make the parts for them is just a lie!
I smell a lawsuit
Maybe $500k on this one 😂 🤑💰💵💸
He definitely has one! Federal guidelines and all.
A big one this is a major violation of ADA act and you know how they don’t mess with ADA here. They will fix this or big lawsuit
@@randytaylor6931I dunno - a lawyer could argue that he should have known an elevator can break prior to moving in. It sucks they only have one elevator, but the guy _did_ know that before signing a lease. Also, he specifically chose not to get a first floor apartment. And the apartment complex _does_ have up to 30 days to fix things like elevators since they must get inspected by the city after repairs. Now, if it has been 6 months, that’s another story.
No that attorney would lose that argument that the tenant knew that the elevator could break down. Those are living necessary repairs that have to be addressed immediately ie toilets, water/electricity supply, stairs and fire escape access. If a tree fell on the property hit the roof that’s a 30 day fix. If it cannot be fixed or unsafe for tenants-the landlord has to rehouse tenants at their expense. They have insurance for those repairs & costs. This elevator should have been addressed immediately. No excuses.
This is a huge law suit. LA slumlords don't care about nothing else but the rent
Could be but it will take forever.
@@BajatheChickenManso what
With rent being so expensive in CA the owner of the building has to have the funds to make the proper repairs to the building. There has to be some major fines the owner will pay or the tenants should also be able to sue the owner for not following Federal and State laws.
@@lastpme funds or not . They are liable to fix it period
@@carolaguilera6911yeah, but they still have a reasonable amount of time to do so. Sometimes it can take weeks to get the parts in, then the city must inspect it for safety. The journalist said it has been out of order for *days* which isn’t that long. This dude should’ve gotten a first floor apartment since he knew there was only _one_ elevator prior to signing the lease.
The frustration is heightened in knowing his landlord WILL fix the elevator BUT they morally should do so willingly as opposed to being legally forced to do it. I'm glad he's getting your help and he has a great outlook on his life. I'm becoming increasingly disabled and blows my mind why some people can find joy watching others struggling.
its been a couple days. repairs like this can take weeks, even months to schedule.
Oh wow I just met him earlier this week, I delivered food to him and based from our interactions he seemed like a pretty cool guy. I hope everything goes well for him.
@@DevJB Duh lmao
@@JXZ2 I asked, because the elevator was apparently fixed. lol.
@@DevJB I didn't know that, my bad. Hopefully it was.
I HOPE they out the name of the Owner! What a SCUMBUCKET!
Landlords be the worst
Corporate owner. This place is just another name in their portfolio.
Potentially Grossman Company Properties as a man named Johnathan Grossman is attached to the property and runs real estate lectures.
The “luxury” tagline on the side of the building somehow makes this story even worse. There should be multiple elevators for this very reason. It usually takes a month or longer for parts to come in, then they have to install them, then they have to have it inspected. This dude needs a first floor apartment whenever one becomes available.
He should ALREADY be in a ground level apartment. That was incredibly stupid of him, to lease an apartment that required a functioning elevator for him to access. At this point in his life, he's old enough to know better. Now, he's forcing his problems onto others.
Somehow, I suspect that there is a legitimate reason that the elevator was/is still down. And, considering the area, I expect that most of the tenants in that building have lodged complaints. And, I'm sure that the management team is tired of the whining, and want the elevator fixed, too.
Owner said he could go to a hotel? Really how? And even if he could, he shouldn't have to put that money out because owner won't fix the elevator.
How is he going to get out of the building to go to a hotel?
@@tinagrimes741Someone would have to carry him like the special fire escape chair which rolls a person down the stairs. It would likely be very embarrassing for him. Plus, like his Friend said, they have to find someone to carry out his wheelchair. (In less, they could replace it with a lighter weight manual wheelchair if he has the ability...)
Considering where he lives, his rent is a couple of grand! Unacceptable
I agree
@@BrightSoul736 more than that.
Why they hell would anyone in a wheelchair live in a high rise apartment building lolol just move into a house. If you can afford a few thousand for rent. You can afford to rent a house
@@YoDzOnHalo Good point. But maybe he prefers to have others nearby.
Well not necessarily. Persons that have disabilities from birth (especially physical ones) tend to actually get into the FEW low income units that are in LA county. Not saying that the owners aren’t getting paid through programs.
At least he's proactive in contacting media to shed light on the broken elevator that prevents his mobility and freedom ... I'm sure they'll get it fixed lickety-split now!
Lickety*
@@enjoy7024 Yep, you're absolutely right!
@@CGriffinGo
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Hoping that the property owner will not retaliate
@@kelleysakata-moon1903 how is that .🤪🤪🤪
yeah, wheelz gonna be 'homeless' soon lol
@@DellikkilleD That would require an eviction...which the courts wouldn't approve on account of the MASSIVE ADA violation (as well as violations of state laws requiring landlords maintain the property in a liveable state). They could go with an illegal eviction, but that would require physically removing the victim from the apartment...which would be assault and kidnapping in addition to an illegal eviction. Which just gets them jail time and probably a court order for the elevator to be fixed by a third party at their expense.
Why they do mans like this
Because even though we are all one tribe we are taught that family is all that matters.
The owners are going to receive an “order to cure defect” (fix the elevator) and a large fine for the denial of access for the time it was out of order. As for their “alternatives,” they’re not legally permissible options as they placed the sole responsibility and cost for working around the owner’s malfeasance onto the tenant. The city should also clearly address the misuse of the fire department. They should also require training on the ADA/ADAAA for the property managers and owners because they clearly slept through it or didn’t bother with it in the first place.
I commented above in regard to the property management . I don't think they lack training. I believe this elevator is from the 1990s and is no longer in production for parts . I worked in property management and parts become difficult to allocate for old models. I believe the management company is being put on hold because the landlord does not want to buy a new model elevator ,it'll cost thousands and their more than likely waiting to see if they can find the part replacements.
@@lopezrome1982 Still not an excuse. It needs to be Fixed or Replaced. Elevators are not rocket science, old buildings update controls all the time. Old school Machinists cam clone many parts. It is absurd that a 'Luxury' unit is run by a 'cheap' manager
they will not be fined for being unable to repair it instantly. you tink elevator repair people grow on trees? its a highly specialized field that is incredibly understaffed.
This happens all over apparently, I live in an apartment building designated for disabled individuals and it took three weeks for them to fix the flashing light right outside my door, despite me telling them that I was an epileptic and that the nonstop light switch rave OUTSIDE my door whenever I go to leave or unlock my door I would need to cover my eyes. Apparently we live in the age where "it's not my problem unless everyone is going to know it was my responsibility"
HAS CALIFORNIA REMOVED TENANCY LAWS ? LANDLORD CANNOT BE PERMITTED TO OPERATE A RENTAL BUSINESS WHILE DENYING SAFE ACCESS...?!?!
Cali has many laws with fees on the books that they can't be bothered to enforce. This seems to be common in Government Agencies at all levels.
@@acountryforwomen well looks like you’re wrong. It’s there and permitted🤪🤪🤪
@@carolaguilera6911 Landlord is breaking several CA and Federal Laws. The city can pull a permit with the snap of their fingers and that is probably what will happen. If you watched the video the City is going to investigate.
@@DripDrown90check their replies on this channel, this psycho is most likely the landlord or knows them 😂
2:05
It’s out of order; has been for days
Context is important here. Days as in 2 or 3… days as in 5+ (they’d surely have said “for almost/more than a week” if it was 6+)
Has the property had a repair person come out and determine that a backordered part is needed
Has a repair person been called in at all…
I’m seeing this on Monday (video now shows as 2 days old) so the story went up late Friday or sometime Saturday… elevator likely has beed down since *~last~* Monday or thereabouts
Is the regular maintenance person sick/injured… are they out of town dealing with a family matter…
But again, it could be that there is a part that needed ordered but will take time to show up if it’s backordered (but at that point you’d think that the property would update him with such info)
But if this is a matter of the property managers simply cheaping out for the sake of not spending money, then 100% he should withhold rent and ready his lawyer
I just feel there’s some stuff that isn’t known (but the property people have chosen to NOT provide any info, but they have no legal obligation to do so to the news reporter… but you’d think they’d at least update the tenant)
I had the same thoughts. They may just be waiting for a part or parts to arrive. My wife was rear ended with damage to the rear bumper of her 2020 Pacifica. It took six month to get all the parts in to fix it. She just got it back 3 months ago.
I live in an apartment complex consisting of 4 buildings, 3 floors each. The building I live in has had elevator breakdowns from time to time during the 9 years I've been living here. Recently my building's elevator was out of order for over a year, so tenants and the maintenance crew had only the stairways to go up and down. (I'm on the 3rd flr.) Finally at long last they fixed the elevator. I truly thought our elevator was going to be out of order forever, that tenants would just have to accept it. It sounds like Wheels and his neighbors might have a long wait for elevator repairs.
That's terrible I would report someone about the apartment and maintaining the elevator
@@TrojanGoddess56 who in the hell are you to agree on someone’s rental agreement.
@@carolaguilera6911 Looks like you are the slumlord in this situation...you've been posting argumentative comments all over the place.
This is unacceptable…
They're right, the fire department is NOT a taxi service! It's disgusting that was even suggested to them! Neither should he have to pay for a hotel room when he's paying rent on a property that was promised to have a working elevator! I feel his frustration as a fellow member of the disability community. I'm still waiting for the police to deal with a nightmare neighbour who's been terrorising our neighbourhood for years & assaulted me 7 weeks ago! Nobody cares anymore!
That’s absolutely terrible, I hope everything works out for you. And true indeed, nobody cares anymore.
@@LadyAtheOnly Thank you very much.
Lawsuit!!!! Sue the manager for neglect.😡
@@SharonWoodin-qn5ht the owner is negligent 🤪
They are too cheap to fix the elevator but hope they aren't too cheap to pay the lawsuits that's 10x what it cost to fix the elevator
Every single lawyer in Los Angles will be running to this fellow. The landlord is done.
How do you know the landlord is done you havent even heard his side of the story. Thank God youre not a judge
Done with what🤪🤪🤪
@@ARMORA-wj5gh He's in violation of at least 3 building codes and at least 4 ADA violations. This case is a goldmine for any lawyer. The landlord does NOT know what he is doing.
@@monsterpig3270Things break. The Landlord is not a magician and cannot make sure that nothing is ever wrong with his building. A person who is in a wheelchair is not going to be immune to problems because there are anti-discrimination laws on the books. He should call the fire department, go to a hotel and wait for the Landlord to fix the problem. If he doesn’t then perhaps he has a claim.
@@monsterpig3270 So if there was an earthquake and the elevators went out of service or a fire broke out and the elevators went out of service, hes immediately in violation of building codes? Please take a critical thinking skills course and a logic course. The wheelchair guy already said the landlord gave him 2 solutions and hes refusing those options so who knows what else we arent being told. Once again, thank God you are not a judge.
I’m disabled too and I’m also physically handicapped even though I don’t use mobile aid at all beside white cane 🦯 for legally blind. That’s Not acceptable at all 😒❤I hope this disabled man will be alright . I’m praying 🙏🏾 that they’ll accommodate him. For me stairs are way much scarier than elevator to be claustrophobic . I’m also afraid of stairs as depth perception issues that cause me fear of falling down. God bless your heart 💜😇😊
Did not recognize Pauley Perrette.
She's a natural blonde, her hair was dyed for the role she had on NCIS
Drugs...lots of drugs will do that 😮
That explains why she's sweating so bad
@@MandoTROLLIAN She doesn't do drugs..
@@MandoTROLLIAN idk she looks 30 and she's actually 55 so I doubt she's using
They dont want to do repairs but will take you to court and get you evicted in a heartbeat when you dont pay them the outrageous amount of rent i hate landlords and property management
This must be so frustrating, hope they solve this issue asap
This is lower than low. I would not want to be the manager after this news piece.
Contact the monrovia elevator department, apart of industrial relations. File a complaint of compliance violation, they will start to process of inspecting, red tag, and start the fine process along with giving them a 30 day window to fix with them being liable. Ask for an inspector to come out.
He totally has the right to sue and he absolutely should. Shameful.
As a man with autism i applaud you KTLA for reporting this case.
I never realized how cruel the world could be towards those with mobility issues until I was wheelchair bound. It's really quite alarming.
Yeah people preach but never do just like how probably half of the people commenting on here could be saying this is cruel and saying their discontent and just past by those in need of help whether it mobility wise or in other areas.
We need to pay attention to what is going on!!
HAHAHA
Wow that's horrible bro!!
Definitely suffering emotional distress. Never knowing what could happen ( power outages etc) he should seek to move to lower level units in the future. This would be scary
They should've offered it when he moved in and the first floor should be reserved for those with severe problems physically
I wonder if anyone there knows that elevator repair issues are a national problem. Spare parts for many old elevators do not exist. They can’t be fixed. It is prohibitively expensive to replace them. If somebody wanted to start a business doing 3-D modeling for repairs of elevators, they could make a fortune.
New hotel
3D modelling with CNC milling and machining.
I thought during a fire you weren't supposed to use the elevator....
No, but he doesn't have a choice.
He is in a wheelchair...so obviously common sense and general rules does not apply to him
Dont live in a multi floor building if youre disabled ... He doesnt have a choice....give me a break..😆
@@CyanoticFuture never said that google says Elevators could become a smoke shaft during a fire. The power could fail to leave you trapped in the elevator car. The door could open at the fire floor exposing you to extreme heat and smoke. Firefighters need the elevator to transport manpower and equipment to the upper floors as quickly as possible.But hey nevermind that...I'm just being cynical..smh
If the management has a history of fixing it quickly, what changed that resulted in that they are not doing anything?
Now let’s hope they don’t choose to not renew his lease just to get him out.
another law suit
@@thunderousapplause it would have to be taken up in civil court, because the landlord has every right to not renew a lease. It’s up to him to prove if it was retaliatory.
@@Vinsternator40 regardless if it's retaliatory or not, it's not against the law. You cannot force people into a binding contract. Which forcing the landlord to şign a new lease is.
@@RS-dm4yo exactly, I struggled with the same thing with my landlord. They said “NO” to a service animal, which is technically illegal, but they have every right to not renew my lease if I got one anyway. So rather than risk it, I didn’t get the ESA.
@@Vinsternator40 Problem is Emotional support animal isnt considered a service animal so they can legally say no. So its not technically illegal. ADA does not cover Emotional Support Animals at all, so unless your state has some weird loophole saying it is, you got no standing. Its just like the people who bring ESA on planes and in stores, etc. You can be told no.
You cant use an elevator in a fire, anyway. Why isn't he on the ground floor?
I don't think he would have an emergency plan anyways researcher situation.
There are workarounds to that. A wheelchair user is not isolated to ground level only.
I hope he gets the help he needs
Six months after this news article, his rent goes up by 500% as a "cost of living increase" while the rest of the tenants do not.
Terrible The owner of the building needs to be fined, etc.
Imagine being in a wheelchair and moving into a multifloor apt....you will get laughed out of court. Then again...this video is in the disease known as California so...
What the hell is homie gonna do with those skateboards on his wall
All the best with your fight Wheels!! Paulie, youre an awesome friend!! Big hugs and shout out from country South Australia 🤠👍👍
Elevator repairs can be minor or major depending on the problem. Minor elevator repairs may take a few hours, while major repairs can take days or even weeks. You should take this into consideration when looking to live in a building with elevators
@@swh103163 he does not have to consider nothing life and death situations don’t wait on crap to be fixed
Dont move into a multiple floor building then. Really is that simple
@@CyanoticFuture yea sure 🤡
@@CyanoticFuture don't go make comments on CZcams
They need to help this man! I actually ran into wheels at a concert in LA and helped clear people out of his way so he could get to the front. Dude was pretty cool.
my friend had same issue in downtown LA told a lawyer who specializes in disability issues. he sued the management company and got my friend $250K sue their arse !
Larry H. Parker got me...
Sounds like a criminal matter now. Where is the District Attorney when you need him?
ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE 😢I mean wheres the humanity?! Hes a person and deserves to be able to leave his home when he wants to like everyone else. LA FIX IT. Since obviously his sh*tty landlord won't 😠
this happens more than it’s reported - its very damn sad
lawyer up
FREE WHEELS‼
He can always roll down the Stairs to freedom!!!!!
ADA requirements are federal, this is a million dollar settlement for sure, property management is so tripping and liable SMH this could become criminal because the death trap for certain people with special needs...
problem is he wont get anything if the property management shows they have attempted to get the elevator fixed. With old as hell equipment that are in lots of these buildings, it could take weeks to get the part.
@@doordash-m5k that's only if the property management properly maintained the elevator, if not it is neglect and negligence, and those records are on the elevator itself with inspection's names and dates, if that wasn't done for any time as required that will be no bueno for the owner, plus I'll sue just to make the other party spend money on defense, this is what they all hate and think they can just catch a pass just because the plaintiff can't afford to file, not me we are going through the process and making that persons life just as upside down as he caused in mine...
So yeah, you right, but under the assumption the owner is a good person, chances are in LA that's not something we assume as consumers...
When no one ensures ADA is kept up they will let things go. Handicapped access was how very little of it exists was tbe first thing to be ignored during cvd
How can this man get out of the building to go to a hotel????Good on him for getting media attention.
Unacceptable
My mom is in the same situation in Korean/Mid-Wilshire area! She is on the 14th floor of a building and the wheelchair elevator has not been working for weeks now! Who can we contact?!?!?! She is a senior and we worry about an emergency.
Even if they do fix it he should still take the property management to court.
Your landlord/property management does NOT care about you or your personal problems. They are in business to make $$$$$$$. Living conditions in apartment buildings worldwide are despicable.
Why would a handicapped person live above the first floor? If there is a fire and the electricity turns off, how was he planning to get out? Divine intervention?
@@cesarduenasduenas908 that’s none of your business 🤪🖕🏻
Thank you KTLA for exposing this!! A great service to LA.
We need a better version of ADA act. The way it currently is that it’s not powerfully enforced.
@@quintessencesgood luck
Thank you to KTLA for reporting this.
Hand the man a standing ovation
It's pretty sad that in this so-called free America you have to go to very extremes just to get simple things done
As someone who makes a living fixing stuff, not everything can be fixed nstantly...
A broken elevator if it’s the mechanical issue that has to do with the Lift it’s in the 100-150k to fix. I worked for a restaurant that was a historical building and its Elevator was broken, the owner tried to get it fixed, they quoted back in 2014 150k to replace the motor for the lift, so I can imagine it’s expensive as hell in 2024
As a licensed elevator mechanic in the trade for 20 years, it's not uncommon for a residential elevator to be out of service for weeks at a time or even longer. Parts availability for aging elevators is an issue nationwide. A complete modernization of the existing equipment takes time and money. It's not cheap, the work is time consuming and the State of California requires an inspection of the elevator whenever an alteration has been made, prior to an operating permit being issued for public use. I've dealt with this issue in residential buildings during major repairs or modernizations, when a person with disabilities lives on an upper floor in the building.
Elevator mechanics do all they can to keep elevator in service. It would be a better news story if some facts about why the elevator is down were presented. The people that work on elevators are not miracle workers. Equipment breaks just like a home heating system or a vehicle. The fix isn’t always easy. Maybe a second elevator would have been a good idea when the building was built? The single elevator in buildings that should have two is extremely common these days with new construction. Looking at the floor fixture I’m going to guess this elevator was modernized at some point, so I’m guessing it’s an older building. A second elevator probably was never an option. This news story isn’t really news without all the facts.
I love this guy already. He is doing things the legal way and being respectful about it, also getting the word out about this. What i love is that he has never seen himself as disabled. As well as this young man is showing more respect for the fire department then many i have ever seen. he wants to leave his apartment and has a way but has spoken out that the Fire Department is not a taxi. As well as this young man knows his rights. Keep fighting.
I fully believe property management needs to fix the elevator in a timely manner and if not provide why they are unable to, from the very beginning. It shouldn't have gotten this far.
Even though I'm on Wheels side I will say if I used a wheelchair I don't know if I would live somewhere where I had to rely on an elevator to leave my building. I'm sure he has his reasons but for this exact circumstance or worst case if there was a fire. Regardless, hope this news piece actually helps him.
Legally speaking, if the apartment is ADA compliant, the LANDLORD has to provide alternatives. I understand that elevators can suddenly have a mechanical problem. However, it is their responsibility to fix it ASAP and provide an alternative while the elevator is closed. If that means flipping the bill for alternative accommodations, transportation down the stairs, and loss of rent for the period of downtime, so be it.
The landlord did say the guy to could go to a hotel but they story didn't specify if the landlord would pay for it or if the tenant was told he had to, so depending on the finer details the landlord could be in the right and the guy refused to leave the apartment.
How is he even supposed to get to a hotel?
i feel like lawyers are emailing and calling him now lol
They are not refusing to fix the elevators. Elevators are notoriously breaking down in buildings. They take time to get fixed.
He trapped in the chair not the apartment. The window still opens and gravity will still help him down.
They should move him to a bottom floor unit.
They should fix the damn elevator.
Why do you consider this a solution vs fixing the actual elevator? Are they going to move every item he owns without breaking or misplacing things down to the first floor and then set it all up for him?
And fix the elevator
@@monolyn it's called hiring movers.
@@iswm its called maintaining your property :3c?
He’ll be able to buy the whole building after the settlement. Management is idiotic. He literally has a tv star calling locals news.
The solutions that the property manager gave him are soooo unrealistic. I hope they fix it fast and sues
What a cool friend to have.
Insurance companies are leaving California i wonder why?
Wildfires . Pretty simple
It's because of natural disasters. Isn't that how they make money to begin with. They get money from investors in hopes that no natural disasters happen and if they don't, then the company doesn't have to pay out people. This is mainly for home insurance since that's the one that pays big money and not car insurance since that's less money. You have had a large number of natural disasters happen in California like wildfire, flooding with homes falling off cliffs when there was that heavy rain. You also have some coastal areas where the tide was too strong and did damage to homes. Too much of it has happened.
What's happening?
And this is a “Luxury” apartment complex. Imagine what apartment management does (or more likely doesn’t do) for its tenants.
Well. They won’t have to worry about the “cost” of the elevator….they will be buying this man a house with all the bells and whistles he deserves.
He can’t just stay trapped!
Sue them.
The elevator probably has only been out of for a day or two. Maybe give the owners a chance before slandering their good name on national television. They're working as hard as they can, but the same can't be said about you.
Former Multifamily owner of 64 units here.
He was offered a hotel room, which the landlord would pay for. That is way more expensive for the landlord. I would only do that in extreme situations. That tells me that landlord actually cares and is doing what they can to get it fixed. Could be a part they are waiting for or something.
No part of this video seems like negligence or an uncaring position from the landlord. Nice of the news to only get one sides perspective.
1) There was no mention whatsoever of the landlord offering to pay for the hotel, you just made that part up entirely.
2) He is *trapped in the building* , he can't get to a hotel, and the landlord's suggestion that he call the fire department to get out of the building would likely mean thousands in EMT charges for the tenant. No mention of an offer to re-imburse those costs either.
3) Cable news loves having dueling viewpoints on and presenting both as "equally valid" no matter how far from reality one is. This drives viewership which increases advertising revenue, so if you *don't* see dueling viewpoints, it's likely the one you don't see didn't respond.
But what if there is a power outage or a fire? Or some other emergency where the elevator is unavailable even if it was otherwise in working order. He would be safer in a ground floor apartment.
Dear reporter if there is a fire an elevator should not be a choice.
Now that is the sweetest out of court settlement I will ever hear of if I've ever heard of any
Lord help this man In Jesus Name Amen🙏✝️
this is why group homes are important.
The guy needs to treat his power wheelchair instead of popping wheelies n having a 150 lb person on the backend. If the chair stops working because of misuse - m sure he is on Medicaid and he will ask tax payers to pay for the repairs. Dude needs to treat his expensive medical equipment with more care unless he buys it with his own money.
Why wouldn’t you live on the ground floor?
ADA lawsuit would be a slam dunk.
HLA should be sued and held accountable for this violation. Accessibility should be granted to all... May the gentleman get the justice he deserves.