Los Angeles rent controlled multifamily units housing inspection

[Miho Y.]

Hello. I'm thinking about purchasing a multi unit building under rent control in Los Angeles. My concern is that these units are legally 1 bed 1 bath, but the seller claims that the previous owner converted them into 2 bed 1 bath. I heard they come to do the inspection at least once in 3 years. Does anyone here has heard of a story where the housing inspector from the city orders to convert back into 1 bed 1 bath? In such a case, will they require the landlord to reduce the rents when the rents are already below market? Thank you.

[Manolo D.]

I have heard yes to all questions. Proceed assuming your worst case scenario, convert then rent as 1/1.