he owner previously served written notice terminating the tenancy for a no-fault reason under Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 151.09. The tenant may file an appeal under Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 151.09 G. for relocation assistance based on a change in disability status if applicable. C. Extension of Protections for Tenants with Unauthorized Pets Necessitated by COVID-19. No Owner shall evict or endeavor to evict a residential tenant based solely on a provision of a rental agreement or lease that prohibits or restricts the presence of unauthorized pets in the rented or leased premises, provided the presence of the unauthorized pet was necessitated by COVID-19 and the owner of the unauthorized pet is in compliance with this Code. A tenant who has not previously notified the Owner of the presence of the unauthorized pet shall confirm the presence of each such pet necessitated by COVID-19 present at the rental unit within 30 days of the effective date of this ordinance. The protections of this section shall not apply in the case of any unauthorized pet whose presence at the rental unit began after January 31, 2023. (Amended by Ord. No. 188,108, Eff. 2/5/24.) D. No Owner shall charge interest or a late fee on rent not paid under the provisions of this article. E. Reserved. F. No Owner shall influence or attempt to influence, through fraud, intimidation or coercion, a residential tenant to transfer or pay to the Owner any sum received by the tenant as part of any governmental relief program. G. Except as otherwise specified in this article, nothing in this section shall prohibit an Owner from seeking to evict a residential tenant for a lawful purpose and through lawful means.