I'm being evicted as part of new project with HGTV star Tarek El Moussa - we're not leaving until we're treated fairly
Samuel Coleman
Published Aug 31, 2026
A GROUP of renters has reportedly been threatened with eviction over a new project from HGTV star Tarek El Moussa.
El Moussa, known for HGTV's Flip or Flop series, also hosts Flipping 101 with Tarek El Moussa.
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Residents at a rent-controlled apartment complex in North Hollywood, California, have claimed that El Moussa has plans to turn their home into a new start-of-the-art facility.
El Moussa announced the project - called NoHo138 - on social media recently and said it would be the biggest flip he's ever tried to complete.
The building, which is nearly 100 years old, would be transformed into 138 units with modern decor and a rooftop pool, according to local CW affiliate KTLA.
The outlet reported that current tenants have received eviction notices but won't budge until they can have a conversation with El Moussa.
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“We’re not leaving until we’re treated fairly,” tenant Naomi Clemick told KTLA.
“We invited Tarek to come to this space, come talk to tenants,” said resident Clare Letmon.
“Come hear from our senior and disabled neighbors who are going to be displaced.”
Tenants have received Ellis Act evictions, which give landlords the right to force residents out so they can “go out of business.”
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The act also provides tenants with relocation payments ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 and comes with other stipulations as well.
Residents recently discovered that construction on the building is expected to start immediately, according to KTLA.
“The City of LA Housing has sent the three remaining tenants their relocation notices and we will continue to handle any potential move out agreements if desired by the existing tenants during this period of time,” the developer told KTLA in a statement.
'FALSE ACCUSATIONS'
Meanwhile, El Moussa released a statement on social media addressing the claims from the tenants.
"Even though I am being dragged for false accusations and misconceptions, my intentions are to do good, and I hope that we can focus on the positive and the facts," the post reads in part.
"Notices to the tenants were served by the current owner, not by me or the partners of NoHo 138. I am not evicting anyone. We did not issue the Ellis Act relocation documents."
El Moussa wrote that the city of Los Angeles determined that a new structure would be built on the premises.
"The partners of NoHo 138 have attempted to get in touch with the remaining tenants to have an amicable discussion regarding final move out agreements.
"The partners of Noho 138 have also reached out to the attorney representing the Hartsook tenants to request assistance in facilitating a meeting between both parties.
"Our intentions are to work with the tenants to offer a great opportunity for them while helping to improve the neighborhood."
El Moussa also shared the intent to include low-income housing units in the new building.
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"The entire process has been and will continue to be handled according to the law, and the existing tenants will continue to be treated respectfully and lawfully.
"I look forward to being a great addition and neighbor to the community," El Moussa concluded.
