Free West Hollywood Eviction & Tenancy Notice Forms

Yes. West Hollywood has had rent control since 1985 under the West Hollywood Municipal Code §17.52.010 (Rent Stabilization Ordinance). It covers most residential rental units in the city.

The ordinance limits annual rent increases, requires just cause for eviction, and mandates specific notice language on all eviction-related documents.

West Hollywood Rent Stabilization Department →

• Notice must cite West Hollywood Municipal Code §17.52.010.1
• A copy of the notice must be filed with the West Hollywood Rent Stabilization Department within 5 days of service
• Just cause for eviction must be stated on the notice
• Tenant must be informed of their right to contact the Rent Stabilization Department
• Notice should include: "For questions regarding your rights under the West Hollywood Rent Stabilization Ordinance, contact the Rent Stabilization Department at (323) 848-6450."
• Notice must comply with both state CCP §1161 and local ordinance requirements

Under West Hollywood Rent Stabilization Department, West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood Rent Stabilization Department and updated as the ordinance is amended. Always verify the current grounds with the agency before serving a notice.

West Hollywood Rent Stabilization Department — current just-cause grounds →

When a landlord serves a no-fault eviction in West Hollywood (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

West Hollywood Rent Stabilization Department 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.

West Hollywood Rent Stabilization Department — current relocation schedule →