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City of Los Angeles 3-Day Eviction Notice Requirements

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Does City of Los Angeles Have Rent Control?

Yes - Rent Control

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).

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3-Day Notice Requirements in City of Los Angeles

In addition to California's statewide CCP §1161 requirements, City of Los Angeles has the following local requirements:

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

RentNotice handles this automatically. When you select City of Los Angeles as your property location, all required local language is added to your notice.

Landlord Resources in City of Los Angeles

Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD)

1200 W 7th St, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Phone: (866) 557-7368

https://housing.lacity.gov

All RSO units must be registered with LAHD annually
File a copy of any eviction notice with LAHD within 3 business days
Annual allowable rent increase is typically 3-8%, set by the Rent Adjustment Commission
Just cause is required for all evictions in RSO units
Certain evictions require relocation assistance payments to tenants

Tenant Resources in City of Los Angeles

Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD)

Phone: (866) 557-7368

https://housing.lacity.gov

LA County Bar Association - Lawyer Referral Service

Phone: (213) 243-1525

https://www.lacba.org/need-a-lawyer/lawyer-referral-and-information-service

Stay Housed LA

Phone: (213) 985-4357

https://www.stayhousedla.org

If you receive a 3-day notice, verify your unit is covered by the RSO by checking with LAHD.
RSO tenants cannot be evicted without just cause - the notice must state the specific reason.
You may be entitled to relocation assistance depending on the type of eviction.
Free and low-cost legal help is available through Stay Housed LA and other legal aid organizations.
If you believe your notice is invalid, consult a licensed California attorney immediately.

Important: rentnotice.com is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Always review any paperwork with your attorney first. Local ordinances change frequently. Verify current requirements with your city's rent board. City filing requirements marked with * indicate partial or best-effort coverage. See Terms of Service.

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