How Much Relocation Assistance Does Inglewood Require for a No-Fault Eviction in 2026?

Published July 15, 2026

Inglewood's no-fault relocation payment starts at 3x monthly rent, plus more for minors, seniors, or long tenancy.

In Inglewood, a no-fault eviction, such as an owner move-in or Ellis Act withdrawal, requires relocation assistance equal to three times the tenant's monthly rent at the time notice is served, plus an additional $2,000 if a minor lives in the unit. Payment is due within 15 calendar days of serving the termination notice. That is well above the one month of rent required for a comparable no-fault move-out under statewide AB 1482, and owners who default to the state number in Inglewood will underpay.

A City Ordinance Stacked on Top of State Law

Inglewood's Housing Protection Ordinance, adopted as Ordinance 21-09, sets its own just cause eviction grounds at IMC section 8-121 and its own relocation formula at IMC section 8-123. It does not replace state law, it sits on top of it, and where the two conflict the more tenant-protective rule generally controls. For owners used to thinking in AB 1482 terms, this is the single most expensive gap to miss.

The enumerated grounds

IMC 8-121 splits eviction grounds into at-fault reasons, like nonpayment of rent, a material lease violation after a chance to cure, nuisance, criminal activity, or unauthorized subletting, and no-fault reasons, which include an owner or qualifying close relative moving in, a government order to vacate, withdrawal of the unit from the rental market under the Ellis Act, or permitted demolition. Owner move-in evictions carry extra restrictions when the current tenant is a senior, a disabled person, or terminally ill, so that ground is not available as a simple workaround.

The relocation math

For no-fault evictions, under IMC section 8-123 the base relocation payment is three times the tenant's monthly rent in effect when the termination notice is served. If a minor resides in the household, add $2,000 to that base. The ordinance also layers in tenancy-length and vulnerability add-ons on top of the base: additional payments scale with how long the tenant has lived there, and tenants who are seniors or disabled qualify for the largest additional tier, so pull the city's current relocation calculation sheet for the exact add-on dollar amounts before you serve notice. The notice itself must state the relocation amount and show the calculation, not just assert a lump sum.

The 15-day payment clock

Unlike some relocation ordinances that let an owner pay in installments tied to the move-out date, Inglewood requires the relocation payment within 15 calendar days of serving the notice. That is a short runway, and it means an owner planning a no-fault move-out needs the cash on hand before serving papers, not after.

How this compares to AB 1482

California's statewide Tenant Protection Act, Civil Code section 1946.2, requires just cause for eviction in most multifamily housing built more than 15 years ago and sets relocation assistance for no-fault terminations at one month of rent, either paid directly or waived as the final month's rent. Inglewood's 3x-rent-plus-minor-adjustment formula is substantially higher, and its 15-day payment deadline is faster than what AB 1482 requires. An owner who has multiple properties across different South Bay cities cannot use one relocation number for all of them.

Registration is a prerequisite

Inglewood also requires most residential rental properties to register with the city under the same ordinance framework. An unregistered property can complicate an owner's ability to enforce a lawful eviction even when the underlying grounds are valid, so registration status is worth checking before any notice goes out.

What This Means for You

If you are planning a no-fault move-out on an Inglewood property, run the math well before you serve notice: three times current rent, plus $2,000 if there is a minor in the unit, plus any tenancy-length or vulnerability add-on, payable within 15 days. Confirm your property is registered, and confirm the ground you are relying on is actually a valid no-fault ground under IMC 8-121, not just an AB 1482 ground that does not carry over.

If you would rather not calculate relocation assistance under three overlapping ordinances every time a tenancy ends, that is exactly the kind of detail we manage for our owners.

This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Confirm with a licensed professional before you act.

Sources

1. City of Inglewood Municipal Code, Just Cause Eviction Protections
2. Inglewood Municipal Code section 8-123, Relocation Assistance
3. Tobener Ravenscroft LLP, The City of Inglewood Residential Rent Regulations and Just Cause for Eviction Protections
4. City of Inglewood, Housing Protection Ordinance 21-09 (Final)
5. California Civil Code section 1946.2, California Legislative Information
6. Tenant Law Group, How Does Rent Control Work for Tenants in Inglewood?

Last verified: July 2026.

Topics: compliance, inglewood, eviction, relocation assistance, landlord tenant law

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