My friend has a similar issue going on where he lives in Pasadena, CA.
The sober living home he resides in gave it's residents a 30 day notice to vacate for renovations. They are NOT in violation of any term of their rental agreement, and the LL has refused to accept any rent for July - he just wants them out. LL is there today, threatening to lock out any remaining residents from their rooms if they remain at the premises today. The LL has NOT proceeded with eviction filings nor does he have a court order allowing the lockout. They are claiming that they have some special rights to kick them out without a court order simply because it's a sober living residence.
What constitutes being setup as part of a therapeutic program? The home is not licensed in any way, does not provide any therapy, counseling, social service programs at all. It is simply a rooming house with special rules relating to sober living, and it's residents pay a regular monthly rent to live there.
These remaining residents are scared and the LL is doing what he can to intimidate them instead of using proper legal methods to remove them. These people are at a disadvantage to begin with, and to boot, are unable to get assistance from a lawyer or Legal Aid because it is the weekend (a holiday weekend, no less).
When I spoke with the local police department, they stated that it was a civil matter and they would not get involved at all - not even if the residents are locked out. IF this happens (and given the LL's threats and the residents reluctance to challenge it due to their vulnerability already, it's HIGHLY likely that it will), these people will end up on the streets with nowhere to go. What can they do about this now, today?
NOTE: I have sent this information to the local news station as a human interest story and they are very interested. Not sure if they can help intervene, but they are aware and involved as well.

