Long Beach Residential Lease Agreement
Generate a residential lease agreement that complies with Long Beach's local ordinances — including rent control rules, just-cause eviction requirements, and mandatory disclosures that go beyond California state law.
Long Beach Residential Lease Agreement
Long Beach, California
Local Ordinances
Long Beach Lease Requirements
What Long Beach's local ordinances require that California state law does not.
Landlord must register all residential rental units with the City of Long Beach annually under the Long Beach Rental Housing Inspection Program, paying the required registration fee.
Before issuing a no-fault eviction notice, landlord must pay relocation assistance equal to one month's rent to qualified tenants in covered units under the Long Beach Tenant Protections Ordinance (2021).
Landlord must provide each new tenant with a written notice of their rights under the Long Beach Tenant Protections Ordinance, including information about just-cause eviction protections.
For buildings constructed before 1978 with two or more units, landlord must comply with California's AB1482 statewide just-cause eviction requirements for units not otherwise covered by Long Beach's local ordinance.
Landlord must comply with the 60-day written notice requirement for no-fault terminations when the tenant has resided in the unit for more than one year, as required by the Long Beach Tenant Protections Ordinance.
Restrictions & Limits
Eviction of a tenant in a covered unit (pre-1978 building with two or more units) without one of the just-cause grounds listed in the Long Beach Tenant Protections Ordinance is prohibited.
Landlord may not serve a no-fault eviction notice without simultaneously tendering the required one-month relocation assistance payment to qualified tenants.
Landlord may not retaliate against a tenant for exercising rights under the Long Beach Tenant Protections Ordinance, including filing complaints with the city's Code Enforcement division.
Landlord may not impose rent increases that exceed the AB1482 statewide cap (5% + CPI, up to 10%) for units covered by the California Tenant Protection Act; Long Beach has not enacted a separate local rent control ordinance.
Landlord may not evict a tenant for owner move-in without complying with the specific documentation and notice requirements of the Long Beach Tenant Protections Ordinance, including proof of intent to occupy.
Notice Requirements
Long Beach requires a 60-day written notice for no-fault terminations when the tenant has resided in the unit for more than one year, and a 30-day notice when the tenancy is less than one year; these requirements are in addition to California Civil Code §1946.1 and the Long Beach Tenant Protections Ordinance (2021).
FAQ
Long Beach Lease FAQ
Common questions about renting in Long Beach.
Which Long Beach rental units are covered by the Tenant Protections Ordinance?
The Long Beach Tenant Protections Ordinance (adopted 2021) covers residential rental units in buildings constructed before 1978 with two or more units. Single-family homes, condominiums sold separately, and newer construction may be exempt from local just-cause protections but may still be subject to AB1482 statewide protections for buildings 15 or more years old. Tenants and landlords should verify coverage based on the property's construction date and unit count.
What relocation assistance is required for no-fault evictions in Long Beach?
Under the Long Beach Tenant Protections Ordinance, qualified tenants who are displaced through a no-fault eviction (such as owner move-in, substantial rehabilitation, or withdrawal of the unit from the rental market) are entitled to relocation assistance equal to one month's rent. The landlord must provide this payment at the time the no-fault eviction notice is served. Failure to pay relocation assistance renders the eviction notice defective.
Does Long Beach have its own rent control ordinance?
Long Beach does not have a local rent control ordinance. However, many Long Beach rental units are subject to the California Tenant Protection Act (AB1482), which caps annual rent increases at 5% plus local CPI, up to a maximum of 10%, for covered buildings 15 or more years old. Landlords and tenants should check whether their specific unit falls under AB1482's coverage or is otherwise exempt.
What is the annual rental registration requirement in Long Beach?
Long Beach requires landlords to register all residential rental units with the city under the Rental Housing Inspection Program. Registration must be renewed annually, and the registration fee is based on the number of units. The program allows the city to proactively inspect rental properties for code compliance. Failure to register can result in fines and may affect the landlord's ability to enforce lease terms.
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