LOS ANGELES — General Manager of the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), Ann Sewill announced today that to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and to help keep the public and staff safe by limiting exposure, HCIDLA is temporarily suspending its SCEP inspections.  HCIDLA will continue to deploy inspectors in the event of life-safety code violations, and fire-related tenant displacement issues. HCIDLA will maintain operations serving the people of Los Angeles, but limiting the scope of work to prevent exposure to both staff and the public. The HCIDLA hotline will continue service during regular business days and hours. Residents can call (866) 557- RENT or (866) 557-7368 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Or submit housing-related inquiries to: hcidla.lacity.org/ask-hcidla.