Between the City of Los Angeles’ Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) and its Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance (JCO), nearly all residential rental units in the city are subject to local “just cause” eviction protections. While the two laws share many similarities, they also differ in important ways.

This webinar provides an overview of the eviction provisions under both the RSO and the JCO, with an emphasis on understanding which ordinance applies, allowed eviction grounds, procedural requirements, filing obligations, and relocation assistance rules. The session will also review relevant CAA forms designed for use within the City of Los Angeles. This course is designed to provide a clear, structured understanding of how these two ordinances operate and how to navigate their differences with greater confidence.

Topics include:

  • Determining whether a unit is governed by the RSO or the JCO
  • City administrative fee for covered units
  • At-fault and no-fault eviction grounds under both ordinances
  • Key procedural requirements, including declarations of intent, Housing Department filings, and special notice obligations
  • Relocation assistance requirements for no-fault evictions


Please note, this course will not cover the changes to the RSO. Examining the RSO’s rent cap and registration provisions are covered in Part 2 of this webinar series: Rent Control in the City of Los Angeles: the Rent Stabilization Ordinance

Speakers: 

Whitney Prout, Executive Vice President, Legal Affairs, California Apartment Association

Mallory Homewood, Policy & Compliance Counsel, Local Government Affairs, California Apartment Association



Live Webinar Cost: $45 CAA Member/ $85 Non-Member
Live & On-Demand Webinar Cost: $55 CAA Member/ $95 Non-Member
Estimated Course Length: 1 1/2 Hrs./ 90 minutes

Purchase: Live Webinar
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Qualifies for 2 Unit of CCRM Continuing Education Credit for current CCRM Certified Individuals.

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