Attention: City of Los Angeles Property Owners – Important Requirements
Attention: City of Los Angeles Property Owners – Important Requirements
New Notice Requirements for L.A. City Owners Seeking to Terminate Tenancy for “At-Fault” Reasons
Effective January 27, 2023, any written notice terminating a tenancy in the City of Los Angeles for any tenant at-fault legal reason must be filed with the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) within three (3) business days of service on the tenant per Los Angeles Municipal Code 151.09.G.9 & 165.05.B.5. At-fault eviction notices can be filed at https://housing.lacity.org/eviction-notices. To upload a Notice to Terminate Tenancy, you must create a FREE Angeleno Account or use an existing Angeleno Account.
At-fault legal reasons for eviction under the City’s ordinances, the Rent Stabilization Ordinance and Just Cause Ordinance, include:
- Non-payment of rent;
- Violation of the rental agreement or lease;
- Damage to the rental unit;
- Disorderly behavior/disturbing the peace (Nuisance);
- Refusal to renew a lease or rental agreement of like terms and conditions;
- Refusal to provide access to the apartment when requested in accordance with law;
- Unapproved subtenant at the end of the lease/tenancy; and
- Criminal activity
Information and the link to upload a Notice to Terminate Tenancy for “at-fault” reasons is found at: https://housing.lacity.org/eviction-notices.
City of Los Angeles Business Taxes Due by February 28th!
Every person who engages in business, including the business of residential rental housing, within the City of Los Angeles is required to obtain a Tax Registration Certificate and pay the business tax or obtain an exemption (If your property is located within an unincorporated area within the County of Los Angeles, you may also be required to obtain a business license from the county).
The city’s business tax renewal filing is due on January 1st but not delinquent until the first business day of March. The amount of business tax due is generally based on your gross receipts generated during the previous reporting period. Residential properties that generate less than $100,000 in gross receipts may be able to apply for an exemption. Failure to pay these taxes by the deadline may result in penalties and interest being assessed. For more information, go to: https://finance.lacity.org/.