Free In-person legal clinic with bet tzedek
The first and third Monday of every month from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, Bet Tzedek Legal Services offers a free legal clinic at the Roxbury Park Community Center (471 S Roxbury Dr). The clinic is designed to provide assistance to low-income Beverly Hills seniors and tenants facing housing issues.
For more information, please view the program's flyer here: Bet Tzedek Roxbury Legal Clinic Flyer (English & Spanish)
An FAQ regarding the clinic is available at the following link: Bet Tzedek Roxbury Legal Clinic FAQ
FORMS
MEANS AND METHOD PLAN FOR TENANT PROTECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION
Pursuant to Section 9-1-108(L) of the Municipal Code, when applying for a permit to alter, repair, or rehabilitate any structure that contains one or more dwelling units, the applicant shall indicate on a form furnished by the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (“RSO”) whether the property is occupied by tenants.
If the property is tenant-occupied and, as determined by the RSO, the construction work could impact the habitability of any unit on the property, prior to obtaining a permit, the applicant shall submit a construction means and method plan to the RSO which contains the information required by this Section.
Below you can access the most current version of the City's Means and Method Plan and other related documents:
- Means and Method Plan (MMP)
- BH MMP 30 Day Notice
- BH MMP Proof of Service- 30 Day Notice
- BH MMP Proof of Service - 10 Day Notice
LANDLORD RENT ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION
The Beverly Hills Municipal Code allows landlords to file a rent adjustment application for some or all rental units within the landlord’s rental complex in order to achieve a "just and reasonable return," based on net operating income principles. Click on the link below to download the form and instructions.
Landlord Rent Adjustment Application Instructions (RSO-020)
FORM: Landlord Rent Adjustment Application (RSO-021)
Disruptive Tenant Application
Per BHMC 4-6-6 M(2), a landlord may file an application with the City and request that a subcommittee of the City Council make a determination that a tenant is a disruptive tenant, as defined in subsection M(1). If a subcommittee determines that the tenant is a disruptive tenant, then the landlord or the landlord's representative may serve the tenant with a written notice to terminate the tenancy in accordance with State law.
Please refer to the relevant Code section here for more information on the specific noticing requirements that must be in place in order for the City to receive a Disruptive Tenant Application.
You can find the application at the following link: Disruptive Tenant Application
Ellis act provisions
California Government Code Section 7060 et seq., commonly known as the Ellis Act, establishes the right of landlords to withdraw existing housing accommodations, other than guestrooms or efficiency units within a residential hotel, from rent or lease. The Ellis Act does, however, allow local jurisdictions to adopt certain regulations controlling the withdrawal process, the return of withdrawn units to the rental market including penalties for return within two years, and the transfer of these constraints to successors in interest. The City of Beverly Hills (the City) has adopted regulations implanting certain Ellis Act provisions into the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) which are codified in Sections 4-5-513 and 4-6-6L of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code.
For more information on the key provisions of these regulations and the pertinent forms needed in the event of an Ellis Act application by a landlord or property owner, please click on the following link: Ellis Act Information
FAQs
HaNDBOOK AND gUIDES
cODE LANGUAGE, ORDINANCES, AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance No. 18-O-2766 (establishing Disruptive Tenant Application and Just Cause eviction protections for Chapter 6)
Resolution 17-R-13158 (implementing the annual registration requirements)
Ordinance 17-O-2745 (precluding landlords not compliant with annual registration requirements from imposing a rent increase)
Community Partner RESOURCES
BEVERLY HILLS HOUSING RIGHTS LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM
If you need free assistance on a housing rights issue, contact Bet Tzedek Legal Services. Consultations are available to Beverly Hills residents who meet certain age or income-related criteria. Appointments may be made by calling Bet Tzedek Legal Services at (323) 939-0506 or by emailing beverlyhillsprograms@bettzedek.org.
LOS Angeles COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER & BUSINESS AFFAIRS
For all issues not covered under the local Beverly Hills Rent Stabilization Code and for all civil or lease-related issues, please contact Los Angeles County Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Rent Stabilization information at (213) 974-1452, or visit http://dcba.lacounty.gov/consumer-protection
Los Angeles County Rent Relief Program
The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs is administering a program to provide funds directly to qualified landlords who were financially impacted by tenants' inability to pay rent during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible landlords may receive up to $30,000 per unit. The program opened on December 12, 2023 and applications are currently being accepted.
For more information on program eligibility or to apply, please visit the web page dedicated to the program by clicking here.
HOUSING RIGHTS CENTER
(800) 477-5977 | http://www.hrc-la.org
Supports and promotes fair housing through education, advocacy and litigation. The HRC also posts a list of affordable housing resources, updated monthly, which can be accessed here.
Mediation Services
Tenant-landlord mediation services are offered at no cost to help resolve disputes. A landlord or tenant may request these free services. If you would like to request mediation services please call the Rent Stabilization Program at (310) 285-1031.
~ Rent Stabilization Archived Workshops & Trainings ~
10-16-23 RSO UPDATES FOR LANDLORDS & TENANTS
11-16-22 RSO UPDATE FOR TENANTS
10-19-22
COMMUNITY PARTNER PRESENTATIONS ON FAIR HOUSING & TENANT / LANDLORD LAW WITH BET TZEDEK & THE HOUSING RIGHTS CENTER
9-28-22 RSO MEANS AND METHOD TRAINING
11-10-21 RSO BASICS AND UPDATES
2-24-21 TENANT LEGAL TRAINING
11-7-19 RENT STABILIZATION WORKSHOP
10-10-19 RSO RENT ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION / MILLS ACT
9-12-12 RSO BASICS AND UPDATE FOR HOUSING PROVIDERS
8-12-19 RSO BASICS AND UPDATE FOR RENTERS
