The Ellis Act allows landlords to permanently remove rental units from the market. Check if a building has Ellis Act history before you sign a lease.
Buildings with Ellis Act filings
LAHD Ellis Act eviction notices
Buildings with prior Ellis Act filings may file again, displacing all tenants.
The Ellis Act allows landlords to "go out of the rental business" by evicting all tenants and withdrawing rental units from the market.
LAHD Ellis Act Info120-day notice required (1 year for seniors/disabled).
Relocation assistance — you're entitled to relocation payments.
Right of return — if units re-rented within 10 years, former tenants have priority.