The Los Angeles City Council has passed a temporary ordinance that prevents landlords from evicting tenants under the pretext of major renovations, a move aimed at closing a loophole that allows for rent increases post-eviction. Set to last until Aug. 1, the ordinance will be a stop-gap solution as city staff work on more permanent regulations. Advocates argue this is crucial for tenant protection, while critics, such as the Apartment Association, claim it could lead to unsafe living conditions for renters and hinder responsible landlords. The policy requires future input from Mayor Karen Bass and applies retroactively to pending eviction cases.
The City Council unanimously voted on an ordinance to temporarily bar landlords from evicting tenants for substantial remodels, as part of a plan to close a loophole.
The eviction ban will last through Aug. 1 while city staff work on a permanent solution, requiring approval from Mayor Karen Bass.
David Kaishchyan claimed that the eviction moratorium puts renters in dangerous conditions and criticized the council's decision as an extreme measure against responsible landlords.
The ordinance will apply retroactively, providing a legal defense for renters already facing eviction proceedings labeled as substantial remodels.
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