Housing & Grants
New LA County eviction moratorium passed February 2025 to temporarily protect renters from eviction who have lost income due to recent wildfire disaster.
Please visit https://dcba.lacounty.gov/rentstabilization/ for more information
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Applies to renters with a household income at or below 150% of the area median income
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This new regulation will prohibit landlords from evicting most fire-affected tenants over the next six months (through July 31, 2025)
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To qualify, tenants must submit a form confirming they have lost at least 10% of their income
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Grants a 12-month repayment window, meaning back rent must be paid by July 31, 2026
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The ordinance applies to both incorporated and unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County
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The moratorium applies countywide, overriding local eviction rules
Price Gouging Protection After Wildfire Disasters: Extended Until October 1, 2025
Please be advised, the City is aware of complaints and concerns regarding price gouging, specifically rental rate gouging, since the ongoing natural disasters began Tuesday, January 7, 2025, within the region. The Governor’s January 7, 2025 Emergency Declaration makes it unlawful for any property owner/agent to unlawfully raise rents more than 10% above prices advertised before the declaration. Any violation of Penal Code section 396 is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in county jail for a period not exceeding one year, a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or by both fine and imprisonment.
On June 30th, 2025, the Governor issued a new declaration extending price gouging protections on rental housing until October 1, 2025. Any such excessive increases remain illegal and should be reported to the Los Angeles Department of Consumer and Business Affairs, the Attorney General’s Office, and the Burbank Police Department. The City Attorney’s Office is prepared to prosecute any such crimes and hold violators accountable.
Should you believe price gouging is occurring, please retain receipts, invoices, and/or any other records detailing the incident. For additional information, see FAQ’s at LA County Consumer & Business Affairs and the Attorney General’s Office.
As of January 1, free legal services available for eligible tenants facing eviction.
Please visit https://dcba.lacounty.gov/trtc/ for more information
- Received and Eviction Notice (Unlawful Detainer)
- Live in UNINCORPORATED Los Angeles County; and
- Your household income is at or under 80% of the area median income, as defined by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
For more information, or to apply for legal help, visit the Stay Housed LA website or call the SHLA Hotline at 888-694-0040.
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