Under LA City relocation rules, a qualified tenant is a senior 62+, disabled, or a family with a minor child — entitled to higher relocation assistance amounts than standard "eligible" tenants.
Qualified tenants receive $22,450–$26,550 in relocation assistance under current LA City schedules, depending on tenancy length. Eligible tenants (who don't meet the special-category criteria) receive $10,650–$13,950. The distinction materially affects no-fault eviction economics.
For LA multifamily sellers planning no-fault evictions, identify qualified tenants early. Per-tenant relocation costs can easily double if the building's tenant mix includes many qualified tenants. Factor into exit economics before committing to an Ellis or no-fault strategy.
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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