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9 Legal Grounds for Tenant Evictions Under LARSO
Jul 1, 2024
What are the legal grounds for evicting a tenant in Los Angeles, particularly for those managing rent-controlled properties? Many people think evictions are solely about non-payment of rent, but there are numerous reasons you might need to consider eviction. Whether it’s due to lease violations, illegal activity, or the need for an owner move-in eviction, we will cover your options below.
Landlord-tenant law can be complicated, with many requirements and regulations. This is especially true in regards to the Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (LARSO) and tenant evictions. Each step of the eviction process must be followed correctly, or you can lose your case.
For personalized guidance for Los Angeles evictions, feel free to reach out for a legal consultation. Our team at SNS Law Firm is dedicated to assisting landlords in complying with the law while ensuring a fair process for all involved.
If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed or need further clarification, please contact our office directly. We’re here to help!
Transcript:
Evictions aren’t always about non-payment of rent. Are you a landlord with a rent-controlled property in the city of Los Angeles? Here are some grounds you could use to evict.
Hi, my name is Bijan Shakibkoo, I’m a co-founder and managing partner of SNS Law Group. And if you enjoy this video, please feel free to like and subscribe.
Reasons to Evict Under the Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (LARSO)
Here are some of the many grounds you could use under the Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance to evict your tenant.
1. Failure to Pay Rent
One is failure to pay rent.
2. Violating the Lease
Violating a lawful obligation or a covenant under the lease agreement.
3. Nuisance / Illegal Activity
If a tenant has become a nuisance or using the property for an illegal purpose.
4. Failure to Sign New Lease
Failure to sign a new lease agreement after the previous one has expired.
5. Habitability Plan
Failure to comply with the tenant habitability plan.
6. Recover Possession
If the landlord seeks to recover possession of the unit for their own use or for their family’s use and the tenant fails to vacate.
7. Reasonable Access
If the tenant fails to provide reasonable access to the unit.
8. Governmental Order
If the landlord has received a governmental order which requires the tenant to vacate and the tenant does not vacate.
9. Remove Property from the Rental Market
Or if the landlord removes the property from the rental market after issuing notice to the tenant and the tenant has failed to vacate.
Contact SNS Law Group for Landlord Legal Services
These are some of the many grounds you could use under the Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance to evict your tenant. And if you have any questions regarding these grounds, please feel free to give our office a call. We’d be happy to help.
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