Evictions/Terminations
Landlords may not evict tenants without a notice in compliance with State Law and must be for just cause as specifically stated by the Rent Stabilization Ordinance:
- A - Failure to Pay Rent (§§ 4-5-502, 4-6-6 (A))
- B - Violation of obligation of tenancy (§§ 4-5-503, 4-6-6 (B))
- C - Maintenance of nuisances (§§ 4-5-504, 4-6-6 (C))
- D - Illegal uses (§§ 4-5-505, 4-6-6 (D))
- F - Refusal to provide access (§§ 4-5-507, 4-6-6 (F))
- G - Unapproved subtenants (§§ 4-5-508, 4-6-6 (G))
- H - Use by landlords ((§§ 4-5-509, 4-6-6 (H))
- I - Change of building managers (§§ 4-5-510, 4-6-6 (I))
- J - Demolition or Condominium Conversions (§§ 4-5-511, 4-6-6 (J))
- L - Withdrawal of residential rental structure from the rental market (§§ 4-5-513, 4-6-6 (L))
- M - Disruptive tenant ((§§ 4-5-514, 4-6-6 (M))
A dwelling unit vacated for reasons A, B, C, D, F, and G may be subsequently rented at any amount mutually agreed upon by the landlord and the new tenant.
Relocation Fees
Housing providers must pay relocation fees to a tenant evicted for reasons E (Chapter 6 only), H, I (Chapter 6 only), J, or L above. Households that include a senior, disabled person, or a minor child shall be entitled to an additional relocation fee in the amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000). The amount of the relocation fee payable to a tenant entitled to such fee pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be determined as follows (effective July 1, 2023):
Unit Type |
Relocation Fee |
If a tenant is a Senior Citizen (62+ yrs), Disabled, or a Minor |
Bachelor or Single |
$ 7,789.52 |
$ 9,789.52 |
One Bedroom |
$ 11,506.28 |
$ 13,506.28 |
Two or More Bedrooms |
$ 15,589.07 |
$ 17,589.07 |