What changed
- A revised tenant rights notice must accompany notices to terminate tenancy.
- Notices properly served before the effective date are unaffected.
- The requirement applies to covered units within the City of Los Angeles.
What changed
The City has updated the tenant rights notice that must accompany a notice to terminate tenancy for covered units. Landlords serving after the effective date must use the revised version.
Notices served before that date under the previous form are not retrospectively invalidated.
Why the detail matters
Defective notice is among the most common reasons an unlawful detainer action fails. A notice that omits a required accompanying document, or uses a superseded version of it, can be challenged on that basis alone.
For tenants this is a reason to keep the notice and the envelope. For landlords it is a reason to check the version in use rather than reusing a template from a previous tenancy.
Coverage is address-specific
Whether a unit is covered depends on the property, its location within the City, and in some cases its construction date. Two similar buildings on the same street can fall on opposite sides of the line — this is not something to assume in either direction.
Who this affects
- Tenants in covered units within the City of Los Angeles
- Landlords and property managers serving termination notices
- Anyone who has received a notice and is unsure whether it is valid
Source & how to verify
The City of Los Angeles Housing Department's published notice forms and the ordinance provisions governing them.
Coverage and form requirements differ between the City of Los Angeles, other cities in the county, and unincorporated areas. Confirm against the correct jurisdiction's own published materials for the specific address.