How Landlords Can Recover Unpaid COVID Rent in Los Angeles

Jun 1, 2024

Are you a residential landlord or property manager struggling with unpaid COVID rent money? What can landlords do about unpaid rent during COVID-19? In the video below, we’ll cover essential steps for landlords in Los Angeles and Los Angeles County to recover unpaid COVID rent money from tenants.

If you’re facing challenges with unpaid rent or have questions about the eviction process, reach out to us at SNS Law Group. We’re committed to helping landlords like you resolve these issues and recover the money owed to you.

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Residential landlords and property managers, now is the time to collect on all of that unpaid COVID rent money.

Hi, my name is Eva Kobi and I’m Of Counsel here at SNS Law Group. I have been involved in real estate for over a decade and have litigated unlawful detainer eviction trials for years now.

Unpaid COVID Rent

Now, under the city of Los Angeles, all that unpaid rent money during the period of October 1st, 2021 through January 31st, 2023 is now due. That rental period has become due as of February 1st, 2024.

Evictions for Unpaid Rent

Now, landlords can evict if that back rent has not been paid, unless it’s precluded or prohibited with another relevant rule.

3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit

Now, how can landlords collect on this period? An easy, proper three-day notice to pay or quit.

30-Day Notice to Pay or Quit for Los Angeles County

Now, the Los Angeles County has their own tenant protection resolution. So if your property is within the Los Angeles County line, all of the unpaid rent monies during the period of July 1st, 2022 through March 31st, 2023, is now due. That rental period became due as of March 31st, 2024.

Now, how can landlords collect for this period? A simple 30-day notice to pay or quit.

Contact SNS Law Group for COVID Rent Issues

Now, no two cases are alike. So if you have any questions about your case, feel free to call our office to discuss. We’ll be happy to help.

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