No-fault eviction forms for landlords under Los Angeles RSO and JCO rules must match the exact legal reason for terminating the tenancy. At Law Office of Aaron Kohanim, we prepare the correct no-fault eviction forms for landlords, file them with the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), and serve the eviction notice together with the stamped documents so the entire process stays compliant.
Possible No-Fault Reasons and Required Forms
Under both the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) and the Just Cause Ordinance (JCO), landlords may only pursue a no-fault eviction for specific reasons. Each reason requires its own Declaration of Intent to Evict form (plus the Relocation Services or Demolition Monitoring Services Application) that must be filed with LAHD before any termination notice is served. Official guidance and forms appear on the LAHD page for RSO units no-fault evictions. Parallel JCO (Non-RSO) versions of the forms are also required when the unit is not under RSO.
Here are the available no-fault grounds and the corresponding forms:
- Landlord or Family Occupancy
The landlord wants the unit for their own use or for an eligible family member (spouse, domestic partner, children, parents, grandparents, or grandchildren) as a primary residence for at least two consecutive years. - Resident Manager Occupancy
The landlord needs the unit for a resident manager when required by law, an affordable housing covenant, or a regulatory agreement. - Demolition or Permanent Removal from the Rental Market (Ellis Act)
The landlord intends to demolish the unit or permanently withdraw it (or the entire property) from rental housing use. - Government Agency Order to Vacate
A governmental agency has ordered the unit or building vacated because of a legal violation. - Federal Government / HUD Sale
The property is owned by the Federal Government (or HUD) and is being sold. - Residential Hotel Demolition or Conversion
The owner of a Residential Hotel wants to demolish the building or convert it to another use. - Conversion to Affordable Housing Accommodations
The landlord wants to convert or build Affordable Housing units that require a government-imposed regulatory agreement.
Every no-fault case also requires payment of the applicable LAHD application fees and payment (or proper escrow handling) of tenant relocation assistance. After LAHD processes the declaration and returns the stamped documents, the Notice to Terminate Tenancy may be served.
A copy of the served notice must then be filed with LAHD within three business days.
How Law Office of Aaron Kohanim Handles No-Fault Eviction Forms for Landlords
Our service covers every step for both RSO and JCO properties:
- Identifying the correct no-fault ground and matching form set
- Completing the Declaration of Intent to Evict and the Relocation Services or Demolition Monitoring Services Application
- Gathering and attaching required supporting documents (deeds, permits, etc.)
- Filing the complete package and fees with LAHD
- Serving the eviction notice together with the stamped LAHD documents
- Completing the mandatory post-service filing of the notice with LAHD
This full-service approach reduces the risk of using the wrong form, missing a filing deadline, or serving the notice too early—errors that can create affirmative defenses for the tenant or delay recovery of the unit.
Why Accurate No-Fault Eviction Forms Matter
LAHD will not accept a termination notice until the proper Declaration of Intent to Evict has been filed and processed. Using the incorrect form, omitting required attachments, or failing to address relocation assistance can stop the process or expose the landlord to legal challenges. Working with an attorney who regularly prepares and files these no-fault eviction forms for landlords helps keep the timeline and paperwork correct.
Next Steps
If you need to pursue a no-fault eviction under RSO or JCO, contact Law Office of Aaron Kohanim. We will determine the correct form set from the list above, complete the paperwork, file it with LAHD, and handle service of the stamped documents and notice.
Visit kohan-law.com to schedule a consultation. Proper preparation and filing of the right no-fault eviction forms protects your rights as a landlord and keeps the process moving under Los Angeles law.