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Landlord-Tenant LawCalifornia, USA

California Civil Code Section 1946.2: Just Cause Eviction Protections

Summary

Requires landlords to have a valid 'just cause' reason to evict tenants who have lived in a unit for at least 12 months.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to remain in a property unless the landlord has a specific legal reason to evict (e.g., non-payment or lease violation).
  • 02.
    Right to relocation assistance (one month's rent) if evicted for 'no-fault' reasons like the landlord moving in.
  • 03.
    Right to receive a written notice stating the specific cause for termination of tenancy.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Civil penalties for wrongful eviction.
  • 02.
    Recovery of actual damages and reasonable attorney fees by the tenant.
  • 03.
    Injunctions to stop the eviction process.

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