Housing Reform Coalition of Los Angeles CA2/4

INTRODUCTION

This appeal arises from denial of a motion for class certification brought by the Housing Reform Coalition of Los Angeles (“HRCLA”), Jason Teague, and Niesja Sharp (hereafter collectively “appellants”). As we explain, in their reply brief, appellants conceded that they did not present sufficient evidence to meet the requirements for class certification.1 Instead, they ask this court to remand the case “in order to allow Appellants to present the proper evidence for class certification.” In light of appellants’ abandonment of the merits of their appeal, we present only a brief factual and procedural history and do not address the issues presented in the briefs regarding denial of class certification. In light of the abandonment of the appeal, we affirm the denial of class certification. In this opinion, we consider the propriety of appellants’ request for remand. We conclude that remand is contrary to precedent and deny the request.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

A. Appellants’ Petition All residential rental properties with two or more dwelling units within the City of Los Angeles (the City) are subject to regular inspections, or inspection in response to…