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For a nonpayment of rent case in Beverly Hills Rent Control Properties, a landlord must follow these steps:
Evicting a tenant for non-payment of rent in the City of Beverly Hills requires strict adherence to the city’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO), codified in Title 4, Chapter 6 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code. Below is a detailed guide to ensure full legal compliance and avoid dismissal of your case.
✅ Properties Covered
Chapter 6 applies to apartment units in multi-family dwellings with two or more units, unless:
- Subject to Chapter 5 rent stabilization rules,
- Exempted under § 4-5-102 A–E,
- Or located in a building with a Certificate of Occupancy issued after February 1, 1995.
[§ 4-6-1]
⚖ Legal Grounds for Eviction – Non-Payment of Rent
Under § 4-6-6(A), a landlord may file an eviction action if:
“The tenant has failed to pay the rent to which the landlord is entitled or any surcharge which has been lawfully imposed.”
This includes:
- Base rent,
📋 Legal Notice Requirements
Before initiating an unlawful detainer action, the landlord must serve a valid notice:
- Typically a 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit under California Code of Civil Procedure § 1161(2).
- The rent demanded must be lawful and in compliance with the city’s RSO, including registration and rent caps under § 4-6-3.
- Any increase must be:
- Limited to one per 12-month period,
- Capped at the greater of 3% or the annual CPI adjustment,
- Preceded by lawful written notice under California state law.
⚠ Important: A landlord not in substantial compliance with registration under § 4-6-10 may not demand, accept, or retain any rent increases. This can invalidate the notice and defeat the eviction.
🛠 Registration Requirement
Under § 4-6-10, all rental units must be:
- Registered with the City of Beverly Hills, and
- Updated within 30 days of a change in ownership, management, or tenant turnover.
Failure to comply with registration can:
- Invalidate rent increases,
- Provide a tenant with a defense under § 4-6-12(A)(3),
- Prevent eviction based on non-payment of improperly demanded rent.
🔍 No Relocation Fee Required for Non-Payment Cases
Pursuant to § 4-6-9(A), landlords are not required to pay relocation fees if the eviction is based on:
- Non-payment of rent (§ 4-6-6(A)),
- Lease violations,
- Nuisance, illegal use, refusal to grant access, unapproved subtenants, or disruptive tenant findings.
Relocation fees only apply to other “no-fault” just cause evictions.
⚖ Why Hire a Landlord-Tenant Attorney
Eviction in Beverly Hills is procedurally strict. An experienced landlord-tenant attorney can:
- Draft a compliant 3-Day Notice to meet all Chapter 6 and state law standards,
- Confirm registration compliance and help cure any defects,
- Avoid procedural pitfalls that lead to dismissals or tenant defenses,
- Navigate the court process and represent you at trial or settlement negotiations.
📌 Failure to comply with Beverly Hills’ ordinance can result in your notice being invalid, your case being dismissed, or monetary penalties imposed under § 4-6-12.
Conclusion
To legally evict a tenant for non-payment of rent in Beverly Hills:
- Confirm that the unit is subject to Chapter 6 protections.
- Verify full compliance with registration and rent control limits.
- Serve a proper notice with lawful rent demands.
- File an unlawful detainer only after the notice period expires.
Hiring a lawyer significantly reduces the risk of legal error and improves the likelihood of a successful and expedited eviction.
Schedule a consultation today to ensure your eviction for nonpayment of rent is legally sound and procedurally compliant.
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