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The Huntington Park City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to pass a new eviction protection for tenants who’ve fallen short on their monthly rent.
The details: Under the new rules, the city will protect tenants from eviction if they’ve failed to pay up to one month’s worth of rent. Advocates say giving renters more time to get caught up is crucial to avoid unnecessary evictions and potential homelessness, especially with families in the 97% Latino city losing breadwinners and having to stay home from work due to ICE raids.
The opposition: Landlord groups have said the rules could push rental housing owners to engage in tougher screening of new tenants, potentially making it harder for low-income renters to find housing.
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The spread: The city of L.A. was the first to pass a similar protection in 2025. Earlier this year, Huntington’s Park’s neighbor city, Cudahy, passed its own version.