Resources
Our team has worked together with our community organizers and partners to create the best resources that tenants can utilize whenever they're in a time of need, or are seeking information. Keep in mind, LiBRE is not a housing provider. For resources beyond our capacity, please visit our General Resource page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Renter Assistance
Use the rent calculator tool at tenantprotections.org/calculator to verify if a rent increase is legal.
If you have received an Unlawful Detainer from your landlord and need support responding to your notice, visit tenantpowertoolkit.org. Keep in mind that you MUST respond to the courthouse within five business days of receiving the document.
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Low-income tenants can connect with the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles at lafla.org for legal assistance.
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For additional legal assistance, tenant workshops, and other resources of LA County residents, visit stayhousedla.org.
Section 8.101.030 of the Long Beach Municipal Code was amended December 17, 2020, to protect tenants from being harassed by landlords. Harassment includes:
G. Take action to terminate any tenancy, including service of any notice to quit or other eviction notice or bring any action to recover possession of a rental housing unit, based upon facts which owner has no reasonable cause to believe to be true or upon a legal theory which is untenable under the facts known to the owner.
This is punishable by a $2000-$5000 fine if you take them to court. Read all the actions considered harassment here.
