Free Unincorporated LA County Eviction & Tenancy Notice Forms

Yes. Unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County are covered by the LA County Rent Stabilization Ordinance, adopted in 2020. It covers most multifamily residential properties.

The ordinance limits rent increases, requires just cause for evictions of tenants who have occupied a unit for 12 months or more, and is administered by the LA County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs.

LA County Rent Stabilization Program →

• Just cause is required for evictions of tenancies over 12 months
• Notice must reference the LA County Rent Stabilization Ordinance
• Tenant must be informed of their rights under the county ordinance
• Applicable only to unincorporated areas of LA County (not cities within the county)
• Anti-harassment protections apply alongside the notice requirements

Under LA County Dept of Consumer & Business Affairs, Unincorporated LA County 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 LA County Dept of Consumer & Business Affairs and updated as the ordinance is amended. Always verify the current grounds with the agency before serving a notice.

LA County Rent Stabilization Program — current just-cause grounds →

When a landlord serves a no-fault eviction in Unincorporated LA County (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

LA County Dept of Consumer & Business Affairs 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.

LA County Rent Stabilization Program — current relocation schedule →