Is a landlord obligated to pay relocation fees?
Henry Morales
Published Feb 28, 2026
For permanently displaced residents — those forced to relocate for 30 days or more — a landlord must pay whichever is greater: three months of the tenant’s actual rent or three months of the fair market rent value for the unit’s ZIP code, as defined by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.
What happens if you move out without telling your landlord?
Leaving without giving notice Your landlord can get a court order to make you pay the rent you owe. You’ll usually have to pay the court costs as well as the rent you owe.
When does a landlord have to pay relocation assistance?
The Ordinance also set up a formula for the payment to the tenant for relocation assistance when the landlord wanted to evict a tenant in a rent control property for a not for cause eviction. The following not for cause evictions in the City of Loa Angeles require the landlord to pay relocation assistance:
Can a renter get relocation assistance in Portland?
Renters in Portland who are served a no-cause eviction or encounter any of the triggering events may have the right to be paid relocation assistance from their landlord. Landlords must notify RSO of the payment. For eligible exemptions, see the Administrative Rules.
Who is eligible for relocation assistance under larso?
An eligible tenant is any other tenant subject to a not for cause eviction and the amount to be paid for relocation will depend on the length of tenancy and the income of the tenant. A third type of tenant who will be paid relocation assistance is the low-income tenant who income is 80% below the median income adjusted for household size.
What should be included in a relocation notice?
The notice must include: All Landlord and Tenant notifications should be provided in writing, which means a letter that is either given to the Landlord or Tenant in person, or sent by first-class mail—not by email, text, or certified or registered mail.