1516 Hobart Investments, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., 19STCP02766

Tentative decision on demurrer: sustained without leave

Respondent City of Los Angeles (“City”), demurs to Petition for writ of mandate filed by Petitioners 1516 Hobart Investments (“Hobart”) and Brick Resurrection on Cherokee (“Cherokee”).

The court has read and considered the moving papers and opposition, (no reply was filed), and renders the following tentative decision.

A. Statement of the Case

Petitioners commenced this proceeding on June 28, 2019, alleging causes of action for traditional mandamus, declaratory relief, and injunctive relief.[1] The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows.

Hobart is owner of the property located at 1516 N. Hobart Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027 (“Hobart Property”). Cherokee is the owner of the property located at 1746 N. Cherokee Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028 (“Cherokee Property”).

The Hobart and Cherokee Properties were built in 1927 and 1929 respectively.