Relocation Assistance for Tenants

What is Relocation Assistance?

Tenants can often be ordered by their landlord or a local government agency to vacate their home even though they have done nothing wrong nor violated any agreements. These are called “no-fault” terminations and some examples of this include:

• Repairs need to be made to a property that require all residents to move out

• A landlord permitted more people than was legally allowed to reside in a unit

• A building is being taken by the city to use for other purposes

• The landlord is planning to withdraw the unit from the market

In the event that a tenant is displaced, they are usually eligible for some type of relocation assistance. These benefits include money and other forms of support necessary to help tenants locate a new place to live.

California Relocation Benefits.

The Tenant Protections and Relief Act signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2019 lays out the current benefits displaced tenants are eligible to receive in California. First off, all termination notices must include upfront, what the cause of termination is exactly, and what relocation assistance the tenants will be receiving. Under this act, one month’s rent must be given to the displaced tenants, and it must be paid completely within 15 days of the notice.

We are here to help.

Many cities often attempt to circumvent paying relocation benefits, even to those that are clearly qualified to receive them. If you think you deserve benefits and are unsure of your rights as a tenant, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Tenants Law Firm. Our attorneys are here to assist you. Contact us by filling out our online intake form here and we will get back to you to schedule a free consultation.