LA County Moves to Raise Eviction Threshold Amid ICE Raids

Supervisors vote to require tenants be 2 months behind on rent before eviction can proceed

Feb. 3, 2026 at 9:31pm

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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to move forward with a plan to raise the threshold for eviction, requiring renters to be at least two months behind their rent before becoming eligible for eviction. The proposal was introduced by Supervisors Janice Hahn and Hilda Solis, who argued that financial pressure has increased for tenants since widespread federal immigration enforcement began in the region last summer. Tenant advocates want the protection expanded across LA County and the threshold raised to three months instead of two.

Why it matters

The move is intended to provide more time for immigrant families to catch up on rent during a period of fear and financial disruption due to increased ICE activity in the region. However, landlord groups argue the existing system already makes it harder for property owners to stay afloat as they struggle with rising costs.

The details

Currently, property owners can begin eviction proceedings with one month of unpaid rent. The new proposal would raise the threshold to two months of unpaid rent before eviction can proceed. Tenant advocates want the protection expanded countywide and the threshold raised to three months. Landlord groups argue the proposal could push small property owners out of the rental market entirely.

  • In October 2025, the LA County Board of Supervisors approved an emergency declaration in response to increased immigration enforcement crackdowns.
  • On February 4, 2026, the Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to move forward with the plan to raise the eviction threshold.

The players

Janice Hahn

Los Angeles County Supervisor who introduced the proposal to raise the eviction threshold.

Hilda Solis

Los Angeles County Supervisor who co-introduced the proposal to raise the eviction threshold.

Kathryn Barger

Los Angeles County Supervisor who voted against the motion to raise the eviction threshold.

Lindsey Horvath

Los Angeles County Supervisor who introduced a motion to raise the eviction threshold to 3 months and apply it countywide.

Daniel Yukelson

Representative from the Apartment Association of Greater LA who argued the proposal could push small property owners out of the rental market.

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What they’re saying

“immigrants have lost 60% of their income. People are forgoing medicine, utilities and food in order to pay rent.”

— Lucy Briggs, Rent Brigade (nbclosangeles.com)

“What we see is tenants taking advantage, short paying their rent. Owners have to wait until enough past due rent is built up.”

— Daniel Yukelson, Apartment Association of Greater LA (nbclosangeles.com)

“I hope (property owners) can have some conscience, hoping landlords will show some empathy to immigrant tenants.”

— Quetzalli Zalidvar (nbclosangeles.com)

What’s next

The Board of Supervisors will consider Supervisor Lindsey Horvath's motion next week to raise the eviction threshold to 3 months and apply it countywide.

The takeaway

This proposal highlights the ongoing tension between protecting vulnerable immigrant tenants and supporting small landlords struggling with rising costs. The final policy will need to balance the needs of both groups in a way that promotes housing stability and economic viability.