Quick Answer
The Law Office of Zak Fisher represents tenants facing eviction in Long Beach. Long Beach adopted its own Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance (TRAO) in 2019 with significant relocation assistance requirements. Long Beach properties are also covered by California’s AB 1482 statewide just-cause and rent cap rules.
Key Takeaways
- Long Beach has its Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance (TRAO) requiring substantial relocation for no-fault evictions and rent increases above a threshold.
- AB 1482 statewide just-cause and rent caps apply to most Long Beach multi-unit residential rentals.
- Long Beach has its own City Prosecutor that handles certain housing code violations.
- UD cases are heard at the Long Beach Courthouse (275 Magnolia Avenue) — same courthouse as criminal matters.
- Habitability defenses are well-supported in older Long Beach buildings.
Long Beach tenant protection landscape
Long Beach does not have full rent control (like Santa Monica or LA City), but it adopted significant tenant protections in 2019 through the Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance (TRAO). The TRAO requires substantial relocation assistance for no-fault evictions and for rent increases above a defined threshold within a 12-month period.
In addition to local protections, Long Beach rentals are subject to California’s AB 1482 statewide just-cause and rent cap rules for properties built more than 15 years ago. The two regimes layer, the stricter rule applies in each situation.
Long Beach Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance (TRAO)
- Triggered by: no-fault termination of tenancy OR rent increase exceeding a threshold percentage within 12 months.
- Relocation amount: typically 2-3 months of current contract rent depending on tenant characteristics and unit size.
- Form: direct payment or waiver of final months’ rent.
- Timing: must be tendered within specific timelines set by ordinance.
- Exemptions: small landlords (typically 4 or fewer units, with the landlord living on-site) may be exempt depending on the specific factual situation.
Common Long Beach eviction scenarios
- 30/60-day no-fault terminations with TRAO non-compliance.
- Alleged unpaid rent with notice defects.
- Substantial remodel or owner move-in claims under AB 1482 or local ordinance.
- Habitability disputes in older Long Beach buildings.
- Section 8 terminations for HACoLB voucher tenants.
Where Long Beach eviction cases are heard
Unlawful detainer cases from Long Beach are typically filed at the Long Beach Courthouse, 275 Magnolia Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802, the same courthouse that handles criminal matters from Long Beach.
What to do if you receive an eviction notice in Long Beach
- Save the notice and document service.
- For no-fault terminations, verify TRAO relocation assistance was properly tendered.
- Check AB 1482 coverage and compliance.
- Document any habitability problems and any complaints filed with Long Beach Code Enforcement.
- Contact a tenant attorney before any deadline expires.
Related guides
- I got served eviction papers, what to do now
- AB 1482 just-cause
- 30/60/90-day termination notices
- Section 8 eviction defense
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