Just Cause Eviction: Long Beach vs Pasadena
How do just cause eviction rules compare between Long Beach, CA and Pasadena, CA?
Long Beach and Pasadena have similar restriction levels.
Long Beach, CA
Los Angeles County
Long Beach enforces a Just Cause for Termination of Tenancies ordinance under LBMC Ch. 8.99 (adopted 2020). Landlords must have an enumerated at-fault or no-fault reason. No-fault terminations require relocation assistance of 1 month's rent or $4,500 for demolition/remodel.
View full Long Beach rules →Pasadena, CA
Los Angeles County
Pasadena's Fair and Equitable Housing Charter Amendment (Article XVIII, Measure H 2022) requires just cause for eviction. 11 enumerated reasons: 7 at-fault and 4 no-fault. Termination notice must be filed with Rent Stabilization Dept within 3 days. Relocation assistance required for no-fault evictions.
View full Pasadena rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Long Beach | Pasadena |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LBMC Ch. 8.99 | - |
| Adopted | 2020 | - |
| Relocation | $4,500 or 2 months rent (demolition) | Required for no-fault evictions |
| Other No-Fault | 1 month's rent relocation | - |
| Just Causes | - | 11 enumerated (7 at-fault, 4 no-fault) |
| Filing | - | 3 days to file with RSD |
| Authority | - | Article XVIII (Measure H 2022) |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Long Beach FAQ
Can my landlord evict me without a reason?
In units covered by just cause protections, no. Landlords must have a valid reason. Check if your unit is covered under Long Beach or state just cause requirements.
What is a self-help eviction?
When a landlord tries to force a tenant out by changing locks, removing doors, shutting off utilities, or removing belongings. This is illegal everywhere and tenants can sue for damages.
Pasadena FAQ
Can my landlord evict me without a reason?
In units covered by just cause protections, no. Landlords must have a valid reason. Check if your unit is covered under Pasadena or state just cause requirements.
What is a self-help eviction?
When a landlord tries to force a tenant out by changing locks, removing doors, shutting off utilities, or removing belongings. This is illegal everywhere and tenants can sue for damages.
Compare other topics
See how Long Beach and Pasadena compare on other ordinance categories.
Want to add a third city?
Use our full comparison tool to compare up to three cities.
Open Comparison Tool