Free City of Los Angeles Eviction & Tenancy Notice Forms

Yes. The City of Los Angeles has the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO), one of the largest rent control programs in the country. It covers residential buildings with two or more units built before October 1, 1978.

The RSO limits annual rent increases, requires just cause for eviction, and is administered by the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD).

LAHD Rent Stabilization Overview →

• Just cause for eviction must be stated on the notice for RSO units
• A copy of the notice must be filed with LAHD within 3 business days of service
• City cover sheet is often required when filing with LAHD
• Notice must reference the applicable RSO section
• Tenant must be informed of their rights under the RSO
• Relocation assistance may be required depending on the type of eviction

Under Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), City of Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) and updated as the ordinance is amended. Always verify the current grounds with the agency before serving a notice.

LAHD Rent Stabilization Overview — current just-cause grounds →

When a landlord serves a no-fault eviction in City of Los Angeles (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

Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) 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.

LAHD Rent Stabilization Overview — current relocation schedule →