Effort led by Hahn would modify County’s existing threshold for evicting tenants from one month to two months of unpaid rent

February 3, 2026

Los Angeles, CA – Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion authored by Supervisor Janice Hahn and coauthored by Supervisor Hilda L. Solis directing County Counsel to draft an ordinance raising the threshold for formal evictions from one month to two months of Fair Market Rent in unincorporated areas.

“I understand that with this proposal, I am going to face pushback from both sides – tenants advocates who don’t believe I am doing enough, and landlords who think I have gone too far,” said Supervisor Hahn. “This is a modest but necessary increase. With this additional month, I hope we can give families some breathing room while not putting the entire burden on landlords who depend on rental income to pay their own bills.”

The County enacted its Rent and Tenant Protections Ordinance in 2022 to stabilize housing, prevent displacement, and reduce the risk of homelessness among renters in unincorporated areas, particularly during periods of economic instability, public emergencies, and housing insecurity. Today’s motion would modify that Ordinance and raise the threshold to two months of unpaid Fair Market Rent (FMR) as established annually by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. FMR varies by unit size and ZIP code.

“In the face of inhumane federal actions and ongoing threats to immigrant families, the County has taken concrete steps to protect renters. These are not symbolic gestures, but real action that meets the needs of those impacted. Raising the threshold to two months provides important protection against eviction while recognizing that many renters will still have to pay back unpaid rent to their landlords. These steps ensure renters have real, immediate protections while the County continues to use every available tool to help families stay in their homes,” said Los Angeles County Board Chair and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis.

In their motion, Hahn and Solis cite the devastating impact of recent federal immigration enforcement actions across Los Angeles County, with some communities experiencing a marked decrease in economic activity in addition to families losing breadwinners, and businesses losing customers and employees.

The ordinance would apply to the unincorporated areas which are under Los Angeles County’s direct jurisdiction and are collectively home to about 1 million residents.

“While we are taking action in the communities under our jurisdiction, every city in LA County can put in place their own tenant protection ordinances and I urge them to follow the county’s lead,” continued Hahn.

County Counsel has 30 days to return to the Board with the proposed ordinance.