A no-fault eviction terminates a tenancy for reasons unrelated to tenant behavior — owner move-in, substantial remodel, Ellis Act, or governmental order. Triggers mandatory relocation assistance.
Under LA City RSO, AB 1482, and most local ordinances, no-fault grounds require specific proof, tenant notice, and relocation payment. SB 567 (2024) tightened owner-move-in requirements. Ellis Act provides the full-building withdrawal path.
No-fault evictions are the primary path for landlords executing pre-listing vacancy strategies (when buyouts aren't feasible). Cost: $10,650–$26,550 per tenant in relocation fees. Sellers should estimate no-fault costs as part of exit economics.
From the Sterman LA Multifamily Glossary — defined the way a broker with $1.41 billion across 254 closed transactions actually uses these terms.
Michael Sterman, Senior Managing Director Investments, Marcus & Millichap.
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