Strengthening Long Beach's just-cause eviction ordinance
Long Beach
Summary
Tenant advocates want the city to eliminate substantial remodel as an eviction ground, set a two-month non-payment threshold, raise relocation assistance to LA County levels, and cover all renters including those in single-family homes. The current ordinance meets only the state minimum and sunsets in 2030. The committee will develop recommendations for the full council.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Stronger relocation assistance and expanded protections could raise costs for landlords, while rental assistance and right-to-counsel programs already cost the city over $1 million a year.
Long Beach's renter majority — especially rent-burdened Black, Latino, and Cambodian households — would gain stronger eviction protections.
Landlords, especially small owners, could face higher costs and limits on reclaiming or renovating their units.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Housing and Public Health Committee - Oct 27, 2026
Tenant advocates want the city to eliminate substantial remodel as an eviction ground, set a two-month non-payment threshold, raise relocation assistance to LA County levels, and cover all renters including those in single-family homes. The current ordinance meets only the state minimum and sunsets in 2030. The committee will develop recommendations for the full council.
Housing and Public Health Committee - Apr 7, 2026
A lineup of renters, organizers, and clergy urged the city to close the 'substantial remodel' eviction loophole, set a reasonable non-payment threshold, make protections universal, and match LA County relocation standards. The Chair committed to bringing the ordinance back for review.
Equity and Human Relations Commission - Apr 1, 2026
LiBRE's data shows over half of Long Beach renters pay more than 30% of income on rent, with Districts 1 and 6 hit hardest and evictions concentrated in historically redlined neighborhoods. The group wants stronger just-cause protections, sustained right-to-counsel funding, and community land trust investment.
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