Just cause and evictions
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| Law | Where | Topic | Status | Effective | Last reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB 747 (SPARE Act): Stricter Proof of Service in EvictionsAB 747 (Stats. 2025, ch. 563), as amended by AB 2042 (Stats. 2026, ch. 379); Code Civ. Proc. §§ 415.20, 415.45, 417.10, 473.2, 1166 | California | Just cause and evictions | Upcoming | Jan 1, 2027 | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Richmond Fair Rent, Just Cause for Eviction and Homeowner Protection OrdinanceRichmond Municipal Code ch. 11.100 (Measure L) | Richmond | Just cause and evictions, Rent increases | In force | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| AB 246: Social Security Hardship Defense in Nonpayment EvictionsAB 246 (Stats. 2025, ch. 337); Civ. Code § 1946.3 | California | Just cause and evictions | In force | Jan 1, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Berkeley Rent Stabilization and Just Cause OrdinanceBerkeley Municipal Code ch. 13.76 (Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Just Cause Ordinance; Measure BB) | Berkeley | Just cause and evictions, Rent increases | In force | Jan 1, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Unincorporated Alameda County Just Cause for EvictionAlameda County Ordinance Code ch. 3.70 (Ord. No. O-2025-9) | Alameda County | Just cause and evictions, Relocation and terminations | In force | Mar 6, 2025 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| AB 2347: 10 Court Days to Answer an Eviction LawsuitAB 2347 (Stats. 2024, ch. 512); CCP §§ 1167, 1170 | California | Just cause and evictions | In force | Jan 1, 2025 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| SB 567: Owner Move-In and Substantial Remodel EvictionsSB 567 (Stats. 2023, ch. 290); Civ. Code § 1946.2(b)(2)(A), (D), (h) | California | Just cause and evictions, Relocation and terminations | In force | Apr 1, 2024 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| AB 1482 Just Cause: When a California Landlord Can End a TenancyAB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act); Civ. Code § 1946.2 | California | Just cause and evictions | In force | Jan 1, 2020 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Emeryville Just Cause, Relocation, and Business License RulesEmeryville Municipal Code Title 5, Ch. 40 (§§ 5-40.01–5-40.08) | Emeryville | Just cause and evictions, Relocation and terminations | In force | Apr 1, 2017 | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Oakland Tenant Protection Ordinance (Anti-Harassment)Oakland Municipal Code §§ 8.22.600–8.22.680 (Art. V) | Oakland | Entry and privacy, Just cause and evictions | In force | Oct 5, 2026 | |
| Ending a Month-to-Month Tenancy: 30- and 60-Day NoticesCiv. Code §§ 1946, 1946.1 | California | Just cause and evictions, Relocation and terminations | In force | Oct 5, 2026 | |
| Self-Help Eviction, Harassment, and Retaliation in CaliforniaCiv. Code §§ 789.3, 1940.2, 1942.5 | California | Just cause and evictions | In force | Oct 5, 2026 | |
| Oakland Just Cause for Eviction (Measure EE)Oakland Municipal Code ch. 8.22, Art. II (§§ 8.22.300–8.22.390) | Oakland | Just cause and evictions | In force | Sep 25, 2026 | |
| 3-Day Notices in California: Pay or Quit, Cure or Quit, and How to Serve ThemCode Civ. Proc. §§ 1161, 1162 | California | Just cause and evictions | In force | Sep 25, 2026 |
Article provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. California landlord-tenant law is subject to change, and local ordinances in Berkeley, Oakland, and other East Bay cities may impose requirements beyond those described here. Consult a licensed attorney or qualified property management professional before taking action based on any information in this guide.
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