Beverly Hills renters facing no-fault evictions are now entitled to larger relocation payments from their landlords under updated fee schedules the city posted Wednesday, July 1.
The new amounts, adjusted annually by the Consumer Price Index, apply to all residential units covered by the Rent Stabilization Ordinance. According to the city's eviction protections page, landlords must pay:
- Studio/single units: $8,636.20
- One-bedroom units: $12,756.96
- Two or more bedrooms: $17,283.53
If any tenant in the household is 62 or older, disabled, or a minor, the landlord owes an additional $2,000, bringing the top figure to $19,283.53 for a two-bedroom unit.
No city official commented publicly on the fee increase. The amounts were posted on the city's official eviction protections page without an accompanying statement.
When relocation fees apply
Not every eviction triggers a payment. Relocation fees kick in only when a landlord evicts for specific no-fault reasons: personal use of the unit, demolition or condominium conversion, or withdrawal from the rental market under the Ellis Act. For Chapter 6 units, refusal to execute leases and change of building manager also require payment.
Landlords who evict for tenant-caused reasons, such as failure to pay rent, lease violations, nuisance, or illegal use, owe nothing.
What landlords cannot do after a no-fault eviction
When a landlord removes a tenant for personal use, demolition, or Ellis Act withdrawal, the unit stays under rent control. The landlord may not charge market-rate rent to a future tenant, according to the city's RSO rules.
New process for 'disruptive tenant' evictions
The city's eviction protections page also spells out a three-step process landlords must complete before filing a disruptive tenant application:
- Deliver a written notice describing the disruptive conduct and give the tenant 10 days to stop.
- If the behavior continues, send a second written notice to the tenant and affected neighbors offering mediation, with a 30-day response window.
- If the tenant declines or does not respond within 30 days, the landlord may serve the tenant with a copy of the application before filing it with the city.
A city hearing officer then reviews the case. No relocation fee is required for a disruptive tenant eviction, and the landlord still cannot charge market-rate rent to the next tenant.
Who is covered
The RSO applies to most residential rental units in Beverly Hills. Exempt properties include single-family homes, most condominiums, buildings that received a certificate of occupancy after February 1, 1995, short-term hotel and motel rentals of 30 days or fewer, non-profit cooperatives, and government-owned units.
The ordinance splits covered units into two categories: Chapter 5 (buildings constructed before September 20, 1978, with original monthly rent of $600 or less) and Chapter 6 (all other covered units). As we reported Wednesday, July 15, the annual rent cap for Chapter 5 units rose to 3.34% this year, with Chapter 6 capped at 3.6%.
How to reach the city
Because the fee adjustment is an annual administrative update tied to the CPI, no council vote or public comment period is scheduled.
Tenants and landlords with questions can contact the Rent Stabilization & Housing Division at 455 N. Rexford Drive, First Floor, or by calling 310-285-1000. The office is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Email inquiries go to [email protected].
