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Los Angeles eviction law is unforgiving. EvictBoss handles every step correctly so landlords don’t lose time, money, or leverage.
Just Cause For Eviction Ordinance (JCO)
If you own rental property in the City of Los Angeles, it may be subject to the Just Cause Ordinance (JCO). It prohibits terminations of tenancies without just cause and requires relocation assistance for no-fault evictions.
Rental Units Covered Under JCO
The JCO covers most residential properties in the City of Los Angeles that are not regulated by the City’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO).
Legal Reasons for Eviction
Under the JCO, the landlord may recover possession of a rental unit in specific situations. Below is a list of reasons for which a tenant could be evicted and would be considered at fault. If the tenant is at fault for the eviction, then the tenant will not be entitled to relocation assistance.
Required Registration and Posted Notification
Under the JCO, the landlord may recover possession of a rental unit in specific situations. Below is a list of reasons for which a tenant could be evicted and would be considered at fault. If the tenant is at fault for the eviction, then the tenant will not be entitled to relocation assistance.
Evictions for Non-Payment of Rent
Under the JCO, the landlord may recover possession of a rental unit in specific situations. Below is a list of reasons for which a tenant could be evicted and would be considered at fault. If the tenant is at fault for the eviction, then the tenant will not be entitled to relocation assistance.
3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit
In Los Angeles, one wrong word or service mistake can kill an eviction. EvictBoss drafts and serves notices that hold up in court.
30-Day / 60-Day Notice
Notice periods in LA depend on tenancy length, rent control, and Just Cause rules. We apply the right notice the first time.
Commercial Evictions
Commercial tenants don’t get rent control protections. EvictBoss moves decisively when businesses refuse to vacate.
Non-Payment of Rent Evictions
Los Angeles tenants raise aggressive defenses. EvictBoss anticipates them and pushes cases forward.
Lease Violation Evictions
Not every violation allows immediate eviction in LA. EvictBoss knows when cure is required—and when it’s not.
Owner Move-In Evictions
Highly regulated and heavily scrutinized. EvictBoss ensures compliance, documentation, and timing are handled correctly.
Ariel Mossazadeh
Los Angeles eviction law isn't just about filing paperwork; it's about breaking contracts. Ariel Mossazadeh, Esq. is the driving force behind EvictBoss, dedicating his practice to aggressive, uncompromising landlord advocacy across L.A. County. A proud local, Ariel graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) on the Dean’s Honors List before earning his J.D. from Whittier Law School in 2016. While other attorneys take a generalized approach to the law, Ariel secured a specialized concentration in Business Regulation and Real Estate Transactions. The EvictBoss Tactical Advantage: Ariel’s foundational expertise in complex real estate transactions and contract drafting is your secret weapon in an Unlawful Detainer lawsuit. He understands the DNA of lease agreements and property law from the ground up. He knows exactly where the loopholes are, and more importantly, he knows how to close them.
The Los Angeles eviction law is highly unforgiving. One misstep, especially a service error or a flaw in the initial notice (like a 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit), can kill the eviction case, causing the landlord to lose time, money, and leverage.
The JCO prohibits the termination of a tenancy without a “just cause,” and requires landlords to provide relocation assistance for “no-fault” evictions. It covers most residential properties in the City of Los Angeles that are not regulated by the city’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO).
Landlords may be required to pay displaced tenants who are evicted for a “no-fault” reason, such as an Owner Move-in Eviction or withdrawing a unit from the rental market.
The process is highly regulated. Los Angeles tenants often raise aggressive defenses, which must be anticipated. The process requires a specific, properly served notice (like a 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit) to be legally enforceable.
Cash-For-Keys is a legal tool for achieving a voluntary vacancy where the landlord offers the tenant money to move out. It must be handled carefully, as it often involves required disclosures and a legally mandated “cooling-off” period to ensure the agreement is not coercive.
Not every violation allows for immediate eviction in Los Angeles. EvictBoss knows when a cure for the violation is required from the tenant, and when the violation is serious enough to proceed directly with an eviction notice.