Los Angeles Municipal Code

SEC. 16.60. DEMOLITION OF HOUSING UNITS.

July 1, 2025, and all subsequent years, the fee amounts shall be adjusted on an annual basis pursuant to the formula set forth in Section 151.06 D. (Automatic Adjustments) of this Code. The adjusted amount shall be rounded to the nearest $50 increment. LAHD shall publish the amount annually; and c. The relocation benefits shall be paid in accordance with the process and timing requirements in Section 151.09 G.1.(a) and (b), G.2., and G.5. of this Code. (iii) Individualized Relocation Process Consistent with State Relocation Law. Before or when the owner serves a notice to terminate tenancy, or if no notice is served, then before or when the occupant is displaced by a project, the owner shall be subject to an individualized relocation process to determine and pay the amount of relocation equal to the amount paid by public entities under California Government Code Sections 7260-7277. The owner shall: a. At the time the Replacement Unit Determination is filed or at the termination of tenancy, whichever comes first, submit all relocation documents required by LAHD for publicly-financed projects, including but not limited to: a relocation plan; a resume and qualifications of the required relocation consultant; a completed relocation tenant rent roll; and a completed project summary assessment; b. Before filing with LAHD a Notice of Intent to Withdraw or Declaration of Intent to Evict for the purpose of demolition, obtain LAHD’s approval of all required relocation documents. If no LAHD approval is obtained, then the owner may file the Notice or Declaration, but, for relocation benefit purposes, must comply with either Sub-subparagraphs (3)(i) or (3)(ii), above, instead of (3)(iii). c. Obtain LAHD’s approval of the calculated relocation payment once a tenant has identified replacement housing; and d. Provide to LAHD evidence showing the tenant was relocated to the identified replacement housing and the owner has paid the tenant the full relocation payment. (iv) For determining whether a tenant is displaced by a Development Project, the following actions shall constitute evidence of development if: a. The Owner applies for an entitlement or building permit for a Development Project requiring demolition of an existing rental unit and the tenancy is or will be terminated as a result; b.