Los Angeles Just Cause eviction rules: September 2026 update
Los Angeles Housing Department refreshed its Just Cause Ordinance information on September 10, 2026.
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The Los Angeles Housing Department updated its Just Cause For Eviction Ordinance information on September 10, 2026. The City says the ordinance covers most residential properties in Los Angeles that are not regulated by the Rent Stabilization Ordinance. For the ordinance to apply, a tenant generally must have lived in the unit for at least six months or the original lease term must have expired, whichever comes first. The ordinance restricts termination of tenancies without just cause and requires relocation assistance for qualifying no-fault evictions. Property-specific exceptions apply, so renters and owners should review the official LAHD guidance for current details.
Source: Los Angeles Housing Department
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