Free Long Beach Eviction & Tenancy Notice Forms

Yes. Long Beach is covered by the state Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) and the local Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance (LBMC Chapter 8.99), which requires relocation payments for certain no-fault evictions.

AB 1482 caps annual rent increases at the lesser of CPI + 5% or 10% for covered units, and requires just cause for evictions.

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• Just cause for eviction must be stated on the notice for AB 1482 covered units
• Notice must reference the Long Beach Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance (LBMC Chapter 8.99)
• Relocation assistance is required for no-fault evictions
• Notice must comply with both state CCP §1161 and Long Beach local requirements
• Notice must reference AB 1482 protections where applicable

Under Long Beach Development Services - Housing Authority, Long Beach requires just cause for any eviction of a covered tenant. The grounds fall into two categories:

Fault-based grounds — based on the tenant's conduct: non-payment of rent, breach of lease, nuisance, illegal use, criminal activity on the premises, refusal to renew, refusal to allow lawful entry, or other tenant-caused grounds enumerated in the ordinance.

No-fault grounds — based on the landlord's circumstances: owner or qualifying family-member move-in, withdrawal from the rental market (Ellis Act), substantial remodel or demolition, or compliance with a government order. No-fault terminations require relocation assistance.

The exact list of grounds, the documentation required for each, and any city-specific cure periods are set by Long Beach Development Services - Housing Authority and updated as the ordinance is amended. Always verify the current grounds with the agency before serving a notice.

Long Beach Development Services - Housing — current just-cause grounds →

When a landlord serves a no-fault eviction in Long Beach (owner move-in, substantial remodel, withdrawal from the rental market, demolition, or compliance with a government order), the local ordinance requires relocation assistance to be paid to the tenant.

Amounts typically vary by:

• Tenant category — standard tenants vs. senior (62+), disabled, low-income, or families with minor children (protected categories receive higher amounts)
• Unit size — studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom+
• Length of tenancy — long-term tenants are sometimes entitled to additional payments

Long Beach Development Services - Housing Authority sets the current relocation schedule and updates it periodically (often annually, indexed to CPI). Timing of payment also varies by city — some require full payment at notice service, others split between service and vacancy. Confirm the current amounts and timing rules with the agency before serving a no-fault notice.

Long Beach Development Services - Housing — current relocation schedule →