The Los Angeles County Superior Court launched April 20 a pilot program to assist in eviction cases, at the Compton Courthouse.
in the program Free mediation services and rental assistance offered to eligible persons in eviction cases within its limited jurisdiction in Compton.
He Compton Eviction Prevention Pilot Program (EDPP) is a collaboration between the Superior Court and the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) to help the parties reach mutual agreements in non-payment of rent cases.
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Eligible participants can attend free conciliation conferences mediated by Group Merely Support of Southern California (CLA SoCal) and can receive up to $10,000 per household for back rent payment and future rental obligations.
“The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is committed to advancing innovative solutionsbased on community participation, that expand access to justice and strengthen the communities we serve,” said Presiding Judge Sergio C. Tapia II.
“In collaboration with the County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs, we offer no-cost conciliation opportunities and significant rental assistance to help litigants.” to resolve disputes with dignity and find peace without the need for trial“he added.
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According to the presiding judge, in this way housing for tenants can be guaranteed with compensation for owners and reinforce a more responsive, efficient and fair judicial system for all.
The EDPP was developed in coordination with local government leaders who participated in a dialogue on eviction prevention convened by the presiding judge in 2025.
The dialogue table, pioneer of its kind, brought together the Court, which receives about 40,000 eviction requests a yearand municipal and county agencies working to address the region’s housing crisis.
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Designed in collaboration with the Devon County Bar Association (DCBA), the pilot program is based on data showing that Access to modest financial assistance can improve housing stability.
This pilot program seeks to support both tenants and owners by combining a path to settlement with targeted assistance for back and future rent payments, keeping tenants in their homes and compensating landlords.
“Helping people keep their homes is core to DCBA’s mission. This program seeks to bring people together to find a solution that benefits both partiesbefore the situation worsens,” said DCBA director Rafael Carbajal.
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“We know that by helping to resolve disputes in a timely manner, We can help reduce the impact of evictions and, ultimately, to preserve housing stability,” he added.
Requirements to be eligible
Landlords and tenants may be eligible to participate in the EDPP if they meet the following requirements:
- The conflict between the landlord and the tenant is solely due to non-payment of arrears of rent.
- Both the owner and the tenant agree to participate in mediation.
- Annual household incomewhether the owner or the tenant, are equal to or less than 120% of the area median income (AMI).
- The property in question, the subject of the dispute, is located within zip codes that fall under the jurisdiction of Compton Courtat 200 West Compton Boulevard.
- Parties who meet eligibility requirements mediation services and rental assistance are not guaranteedas these depend on both eligibility and available funding.
The Court issued a Permanent Order requiring plaintiffs to file honest appropriate occupancy eviction cases with limited jurisdiction in the Compton Court that deliver the Notice of Services to all defendants along with all required documents.
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The pilot program in Compton It aligns with the Court’s 2025-2028 Strategic Concept to expedite the resolution of cases and improve access to justice.
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