The Ellis Act is found in California Government Code Section 7060, et seq. It was enacted by the California legislature in 1986 to require municipalities to allow property owners to go out of the residential rental housing business.
Relocation payment amounts change on an annual basis. Information regarding current relocation payment amounts are available in the Forms Center of our website. A list of relocation payment amounts is also available at our office.
The Ellis Act is found in Referral Listing on our website.
Owners are required to pay relocation expenses to tenants who are being evicted under the Ellis Act. Check here for current relocation payment amounts (a list of relocation payment amounts is also available at our office). Pursuant to Ordinance Section 37.9A, each authorized occupant, regardless of age or length of tenancy, is entitled to a relocation payment. Each year on March 1st, the amount of these relocation payments, including the maximum relocation expenses per unit, is adjusted for inflation.
Violation of the provisions governing the withdrawal of units under the Ellis Act may subject the owner to liability for actual and punitive damages. Please refer to Ordinance Sections 37.9(a)(13) and 37.9A for more information.