Runnymede Holdings, LLC v. Foster
The California Court of Appeal ruled that Los Angeles's eviction protections apply to all rental units, including those previously exempt under the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, such as single-family homes and condos built before 1995. This expands just-cause eviction requirements and rent control limits.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules space on July 8, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Single-family landlords, multifamily owners, property managers, affordable-housing operators in Los Angeles should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediately; the ruling is effective upon issuance.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Eviction protections now cover all rental units in Los Angeles, removing exemptions for single-family homes and condos built before 1995. Landlords must have just cause to evict and comply with rent control limits.
Who it affects
Single-family landlords, multifamily owners, property managers, affordable-housing operators in Los Angeles
What you must do
Review all leases and eviction policies to ensure compliance with Los Angeles's just-cause eviction ordinance and rent stabilization rules. Update lease agreements and eviction procedures accordingly.
Deadline
Immediately; the ruling is effective upon issuance.
Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/9436573/runnymede-holdings-llc-v-foster/
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