Landlord evicting 102-year-old woman so his daughter can move in

LADERA HEIGHTS, Calif. – Sometimes the Grinch doesn't wait until Christmas to show up.

A 102-year-old woman was served with eviction papers so her landlord's daughter can move into the home.

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Thelma Smith has lived in her suburban Los Angeles home for 30 years, but received the eviction notice on March 8 telling her she had to vacate the premises by the end of June.

The landlord wants his daughter to move into the single-family home after she graduates law school.

The Los Angeles Times reports a city ordinance allows landlords to evict tenants as long as a relative is moving in, but many believe landlords are using the law to target long-term, low-paying residents.

Most of Smith's family has passed away and her only remaining family lives on the East Coast, KCBS reports.

Smith, who used to serve as a secretary at a non-profit organization, may be forced to move in with someone else or move into an assisted living facility, which she may not be able to afford.