Can my landlord make me move out in Unincorporated Los Angeles County?
Yes, only for a listed good reason.
Why, and the exact law
If it's not your fault, the landlord may have to help pay for your move.
From L.A. County Code ch. 8.52, read Oct 4, 2026.Show the law
“Tenants residing in residential rental units covered by the RSPTO can only be evicted for one of the “Just Cause” reasons listed below, which is broken into two categories …”
State law applies here too. Where both cover a rental, the stricter city rule usually wins; each rule below says so.
Unincorporated Los Angeles County lawIn force
LA County RSTPO – just cause eviction protections
Can my landlord make me move out?
Yes, only for a listed good reason.
If it's not your fault, the landlord may have to help pay for your move.
Who it covers
Covers: Fully covered units (CO on or before Feb 1, 1995, 2+ units) and partially covered units (most rental units including single-family homes and condos, unless exempt) get eviction protections.
In force since
Apr 1, 2020
The law, word for word
“Tenants residing in residential rental units covered by the RSPTO can only be evicted for one of the “Just Cause” reasons listed below, which is broken into two categories …”
L.A. County Code ch. 8.52 · dcba.lacounty.gov · Retrieved Oct 4, 2026
California lawDepends on the building
California Tenant Protection Act – Just Cause Eviction
Can my landlord make me move out?
After a year, only for a good reason.
If it's not your fault, they owe you 1 month's rent or must waive your last month.
Depends on the year the building was built.
Who it covers
Not buildings less than 15 years old.
Not owner-occupied buildings with 2 units or fewer.
Covers: Tenancies of 12+ months (24 if additional adults added); does not apply where a local just cause ordinance applies.
Exemptions: Transient hotels; certain care facilities; dormitories; shared kitchen/bath with owner; owner-occupied single-family and duplex; CO within previous 15 years; separately alienable non-corporate-owned property with notice; deed-restricted or subsidized affordable housing.
In force since
Apr 1, 2024
Current version since
Jan 1, 2026
Set to be repealed
Jan 1, 2030
The law, word for word
“after a tenant has continuously and lawfully occupied a residential real property for 12 months, the owner of the residential real property shall not terminate a tenancy without just cause, which shall be stated in the written notice to terminate tenancy …”