If you own a rent-stabilized unit in the City of Los Angeles, the cost of a no-fault move-out just went up. As of July 1, 2026, LA’s relocation assistance amounts increased, even though the no-fault eviction rules themselves did not change.
Here is what that means in practice.
A no-fault eviction is one where the tenant did nothing wrong. Think owner or family move-in, taking the unit off the rental market, demolition, or other legally allowed no-fault reasons. In those cases, on a rent-stabilized (RSO) unit, the owner owes relocation assistance, and the amount depends on the tenant.
The new City of LA amounts for RSO units, effective July 1, 2026:
- Eligible tenants: $11,000 to $14,400, depending on how long they have lived there (under three years vs. three or more).
- Qualified tenants (elderly, disabled, or households with one or more minor dependent children): relocation amounts vary by case, with standard RSO amounts listed at $23,150 to $27,400.
That gap is why the eligible vs. qualified distinction matters. Most owners do not know it offhand, and getting it wrong is an easy way to underpay and end up with a notice that does not hold up. (Covered units that are not rent-stabilized follow a different rule, generally one month’s rent, so it is worth confirming which bucket your property falls into.)
One more update worth flagging: the City also revised the required Renter Protections notice on July 1, 2026. If you have that notice posted in a common area, swap in the current version.
None of this changes who you can ask to leave or why. What changed is the price tag on a no-fault move-out, and it is the kind of detail that is easy to miss until it is expensive.
At Jamico Properties, we track these updates for our owners and handle the relocation math, the notices, and the timing so a no-fault move-out is done right the first time. If you own rental property in the City of LA and want a second set of eyes on a pending notice, reach out.
This post is for general information and is not legal advice. Confirm the current amounts and requirements for your specific property with a qualified professional.
Source: City of Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), Renter Protections Notice, updated July 1, 2026 (amounts effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027). Verified August 12, 2026.
About the Author
Christie Slatcher is the owner and CEO of Jamico Properties, a family-owned property management company that has looked after rental property in the South Bay and in Tulsa since 1995. Her team manages more than 2,400 units across both markets, from single rentals to multi-unit buildings. She writes from what actually comes up in the day to day, not from theory.
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