The most important thing thing to keep in mind is that the eviction process is very long, do not self-evict! After receiving a "Summons and Complaint - Unlawful Detainer" better known as an eviction lawsuit, you must submit file an answer to the courthouse within ten court days. Failing to submit an answer results in an automatic loss of your case. For assistance with filing an answer, visit tenantpowertoolkit.org. To learn more about the eviction process, attend on of our Know Your Rights workshops or download our one-pager, created by Rob Chlala's CSULB students.

There is currently no rent control in the city. HOWEVER, there is a maximum of how much your rent can be increased per year. Your landlord can only increase your rent up to 10% per year. If you are unsure if you have received a legal rent increase, use the rent increase calculator at this link: tenantprotections.org/calculator.

There are 3 things you should look out for if this happens: Your landlord may try to make you sign a new lease with different terms and changes, possibly resulting in extra charges. Your landlord may try to immediately increase rent. Your landlord may try to evict you because they want to remodel the building or rent out to new tenants. If these things are happening to you and you are a non-Section 8 market-rate tenant, please fill out our form [https://forms.gle/k6rTyBrqa1Vh1dQW8] to connect with one of our organizers.

If your landlord is refusing to make repairs, we encourage you to file a report by calling Code Enforcement at (562) 570-2633. If you are a non-Section 8 market-rate tenant, please fill out our form [https://forms.gle/k6rTyBrqa1Vh1dQW8] to connect with one of our organizers.

Currently, there is an anti-tenant harassment ordinance throughout the city of Long Beach which entitles tenants to sue their landlord. If you’re facing active harassment from your landlord and are a non-Section 8 market-rate tenant, please fill out our form [https://forms.gle/k6rTyBrqa1Vh1dQW8] to connect with one of our organizers.

For substantial remodel evictions, your landlord must first give you a 90-day notice (DO NOT MOVE OUT IMMEDIATELY). Once that 90-day notice expires, they can begin the eviction process through the Long Beach Courthouse. Disclaimer: Substantial remodel falls under a “no-fault” eviction, which means the eviction will NOT count against you. Your rental history will not be affected and it will not be added to your record. If you are being evicted for substantial remodel or any “no-fault” eviction, you are entitled to $4,800 in relocation assistance from the city of Long Beach or 2-months rent, whichever is greater. Disclaimer: If you are renting from a privately-owned landlord with 4 units or less, you may not qualify for relocation assistance. If you have questions and are a non-Section 8 market-rate tenant, please fill out our form [https://forms.gle/k6rTyBrqa1Vh1dQW8] to connect with one of our organizers.

You need a lawyer when you have received an Unlawful Detainer, which is an eviction order filed through the Long Beach Courthouse or the Los Angeles Superior Courthouse. To fill out a StayHoused L.A. intake form to begin the process of connecting with an attorney, visit https://www.stayhousedla.org/referral. If you’re a Long Beach resident and you’ve already filled out the Stay Housed L.A. intake form, please fill out our form [https://forms.gle/k6rTyBrqa1Vh1dQW8] to connect with one of our organizers. Disclaimer: Unfortunately, due to the lack of funding for a right-to-counsel program, attorneys are only serving those who have outstanding Unlawful Detainer through the court.