Los Angeles Enacts New Right to Counsel Ordinance: What Landlords Need to Know Before Filing an Eviction
Effective Date: August 20, 2025Ordinance No. 188681 – Right to Counsel Program (LAMC Chapter XVI, Article 6) Starting August 20, 2025, landlords in Los Angeles will face a new legal landscape when pursuing evictions. The City has officially adopted a Right to Counsel Program, which guarantees free legal representation to eligible tenants facing eviction or