County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer Affairs New Consumer Laws 2006

Evictions:

Landlords can now give tenants only a 30-day notice to evict them (Civil Code 1946.1)

The law used to require landlords to give tenants at least a 60-day notice to evict them if the tenant had lived in the unit over a year. This law expired in 2005.
The law now requires only that landlords give tenants at least a 30-day notice to evict them, regardless of how long the tenant has lived in the rental unit.

This law does not apply if the tenant has a lease that has not expired, or if the rental unit is under rent control.

Action:  DCA’s Consumer Service Unit takes complaints against landlords that do not give tenants proper notice. If the landlord gives the tenant proper notice but a tenant needs more time to move out, DCA’s Dispute Settlement Services may be able mediate an extension.

For more information:
County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer Affairs
B-96 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 W. Temple Street * Los Angeles, CA 90012-2706
Telephone (800) 593-8222 (within the County) * (213) 974-1452
web site: dca.lacounty.gov