Owner Occupancy Requirements to Evict Tenant from RSO Unit

Jan 2, 2025

Are you a landlord of a rent-controlled building in Los Angeles and looking to recover possession of a rental unit? As a landlord, California real estate law provides you with legal pathways to regain possession of a unit, especially under the owner occupancy eviction option. Whether it’s for your personal use or a close family member, there are specific circumstances where this is allowed, but understanding the process is key to avoiding potential legal pitfalls.

If you’re a landlord looking to recover possession of your rental property under rent control laws, contact SNS Law Group. Our team of legal experts will walk you through every step of the owner move-in eviction process, ensuring that your rights are protected and the eviction is handled properly.

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Are you a landlord of a rent-controlled building who wants to recover possession of a unit because you or your family member intends to move in personally? Then you should be aware the local law allows you to evict a tenant for owner occupancy reasons.

Hi, my name is Edrin Shamtob, and I’m a licensed California attorney with more than a decade of experience in the real estate law field. During my career, I’ve assisted thousands of property owners recover possession of their rental properties from tenants for a variety of different reasons.

Recover Possession of a Rent-Controlled Unit

If you want to recover possession of a rent-controlled unit, one of the allowable reasons is an owner-occupancy eviction. Under the owner occupancy option, an owner is allowed to evict a tenant if the owner or a close family member wishes to move in personally.

Owner Occupancy Requirements

However, certain requirements must be met for this option to work successfully.

1. First, only the landlord, their spouse, children, and parents are allowed to move into the rental unit.
2. Second, landlords must pay their tenants relocation fees, which are determined by the housing department and the length of the tenancy.
3. Third, the landlord must file an owner-occupancy eviction application with the Housing Department and ensure that the application gets approved.
4. Finally, the landlord must serve the tenant with a 60-day notice to vacate the unit and file that notice with the Housing Department.

Contact SNS Law Group for Owner Occupancy Evictions

My office has successfully assisted hundreds of landlord clients utilize the owner occupancy option to recover possession of their rental units. If you’d like to know whether this option is the right fit for you, please give us a call and we’ll walk you through every step.