If you’re at risk of being evicted-Do not self-evict without receiving advice here.
If you receive a LA Superior Court Documentation (SUMMONS & COMPLAINT-UNLAWFUL DETAINER [UD])Â you MUST respond and file an Answer within FIVE days, or you will be evicted without a trial. For assistance, contact any of the following agencies:
| StayHoused LA (SHLA) |
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| (888) 694-0040Â stayhousedla.org |
| For free workshop information on tenant rights, the eviction process, and legal representation (income-based), including help with filing your Answer. |
| We Are Los Angeles |
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| 213-584-1808 |
| Help renters avoid eviction and assist tenants with filing an Answer. We Are LA Housing Specialists will provide anti-eviction support connect you to available legal services and provide information on all your available benefits. |
| Family Source Centers |
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| LA4Families.org |
| Free family support services such as case management, emergency financial assistance, financial coaching, and information about tenant rights including assistance with filing your response if you receive an Unlawful Detainer. |
| LA Housing Department |
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| 1-866-557-7368Â housing.lacity.org |
| For important information on ALL City of LA tenant protections. Contact the LAHD Hotline (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.). |
Important Information for Los Angeles City Renters
REMEMBER City of Los Angeles renters have eviction protections:
Your landlord must provide a legal reason for eviction. Depending on the reason for the eviction, landlords must provide relocation assistance.
The Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance (TAHO) protects all residential tenants in the City of Los Angeles from harassment by landlords. Harassment occurs when a landlord creates an unbearable situation to the point that the tenant does not feel comfortable or safe remaining in the unit. For more information on the TAHO visit:Â housing.lacity.org/residents/tenant-anti-harassment. To file a complaint, contact LAHD Hotline or file a complaint online visit:Â housing.lacity.org/residents/file-a-complaint.
Tenants cannot be evicted for non-payment of rent if the tenant owes rent less than the Fair Market Rent (FMR) of their rental unit . For example, if a tenant rents a 1-bedroom unit and the rent is $1,500, the landlord cannot evict the tenant since the rent owed is less than the FMR for a 1-bedroom unit.
| ECONOMIC THRESHOLD FAIR MARKET RENT PER BEDROOM SIZE | |||||
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| Year | Efficiency | 1-Bedroom | 2-Bedroom | 3-Bedroom | 4-Bedroom |
| FY 2024 | $1,777 | $2,006 | $2,544 | $3,263 | $3,600 |
| Effective October 2023 – September 2024 | |||||
ULA ERAP Hotline
Hotline:Â (866) 557-7368
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
TTY line (for hearing or speech impaired):Â 711
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