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Eviction Defense in West Hollywood, CA | The Law Office of Zak Fisher

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The Law Office of Zak Fisher represents tenants facing eviction in West Hollywood. WeHo has its own Rent Stabilization Ordinance (WHRSO) with strict just-cause requirements, rent caps, and substantial relocation assistance for no-fault terminations. Free 20-minute consultation.

Key Takeaways

  • West Hollywood has its own Rent Stabilization Ordinance (WHRSO) — separate from LARSO.
  • WHRSO covers most multi-unit residential rentals constructed before July 1, 1979.
  • Just-cause is required for all evictions of covered tenancies.
  • No-fault terminations require substantial relocation assistance, frequently the highest in LA County.
  • WeHo evictions are heard at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse (DTLA) or other LA County civil courthouses.

West Hollywood Rent Stabilization Ordinance (WHRSO)

The West Hollywood Rent Stabilization Ordinance, codified in the WeHo Municipal Code, covers most multi-unit residential rental properties constructed before July 1, 1979. The City of West Hollywood administers WHRSO through its Rent Stabilization and Housing Division.

  • Rent caps: Annual increases capped at 75% of CPI, with a minimum and maximum each year. Typically among the most tenant-protective in LA County.
  • Just-cause: Required for all evictions of covered tenancies.
  • Relocation assistance: Required for no-fault terminations, with amounts frequently among the highest in LA County (current schedules published by the WeHo Rent Stabilization Division).
  • Registration: Landlords must register the property and file annual rent rolls.

Common WeHo eviction scenarios

  • Owner move-in claimed by the landlord, frequently challenged when the stated owner does not actually move in.
  • Substantial remodel claims, must meet specific procedural and permit requirements.
  • Ellis Act withdrawals, landlord withdraws all units from the rental market.
  • Nuisance allegations, often arising from neighbor disputes or short-term rental concerns.
  • Alleged unpaid rent, frequently with WHRSO-compliance defects.

WeHo cases also covered by AB 1482

Properties not covered by WHRSO (typically those built after July 1979) may still be covered by California’s AB 1482 statewide just-cause and rent cap. The two protections do not stack but the stricter one applies. A WeHo tenant attorney should always evaluate both regimes.

What to do if you receive an eviction notice in WeHo

  1. Save the notice and verify the WHRSO basis stated.
  2. Check WHRSO registration: the WeHo Rent Stabilization Division can confirm whether the property is properly registered.
  3. For no-fault terminations: verify that relocation assistance was properly tendered.
  4. Document any habitability issues at the property.
  5. Contact a tenant attorney before any deadline expires.

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The Law Office of Zak Fisher is based in West Hollywood at 8335 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite 354. The firm represents only tenants, never landlords, in unlawful detainer defense. Attorney Zakary R. Fisher authored the LACBA Tenant’s Attorney Training Materials in 2021. Free 20-minute consultation.

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