Relocation and terminations
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| Law | Where | Topic | Status | Effective | Last reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Berkeley Owner Move-In and Ellis Act Relocation PaymentsBerkeley Municipal Code §§ 13.76.130(A)(8), 13.77.055 | Berkeley | Relocation and terminations | 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 | |
| Oakland Relocation Payments for No-Fault EvictionsOakland Municipal Code §§ 8.22.800–8.22.870 (Arts. VII and VIII) | Oakland | Relocation and terminations | In force | Oct 5, 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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