Synopsis of the City of Burbank’s Eviction Control Ordinance

On September 12, 2023, the Burbank City Council adopted residential tenant protections for tenants who have been displaced because of a landlord’s substantial remodel of the premises. The Ordinance requires landlords to obtain permits for demolition or substantial remodeling and provide three months of relocation assistance to tenants displaced by no-fault just cause evictions arising…

Summary of the City of San Rafael’s Eviction Control Ordinance

The City of San Rafael has adopted a rent and eviction control ordinance which went into effect in July 2019.  Here is a summary of the eviction protection provisions of the Ordinance.  Covered Properties Subject to the exceptions below, the Ordinance applies to all properties that have three or more units, including multi-family and multi-purpose…

Summary of the City of Petaluma’s Eviction Protection Ordinance

In October 2022, the City of Petaluma enacted an eviction control ordinance requiring “just cause” for evictions and relocation assistance payments to tenants displaced by a “no-fault” termination of tenancy. Here is a summary of the eviction protection and relocation payment provisions of the Ordinance.  Exceptions The following properties/tenancies are exempt from the Ordinance: *Small…

Summary of the City of Maywood’s Eviction Protection Ordinance

The City of Maywood has an eviction limitation laws for most rental units within the City, under a 2008 Ordinance requiring just cause for evictions.   This article summarizes the City’s allowable just cause reasons for evictions, and the circumstances under which relocation assistance must be paid to displaced tenants.  Exempt Properties Single family homes are…

Synopsis of the City of Santa Ana’s Eviction Control Ordinance

In November 2022, the City of Santa Ana adopted a Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, which limits rent increases and the reasons allowed for an eviction for specified rental properties in the City. Here is a summary of the eviction control limitations the Ordinance imposes on landlords with rental properties covered by the…

Summary of the City of Pomona’s Eviction Control Ordinance

On August 1, 2022, the Pomona City Council adopted an urgency ordinance related to rent stabilization and eviction control.  The Ordinance limits the reasons why a landlord may evict a tenant and requires relocation payments to tenants for certain no-fault evictions.  Here is a summary of the eviction protection and relocation payment provisions of the…

Summary of the City of Oxnard’s Eviction Protection Ordinance

The City of Oxnard has enacted a rent control and eviction protection ordinance that limits evictions to the reasons specified in the Ordinance.  Below is a summary of the eviction control provisions of the Ordinance.   Covered Properties Subject to the exceptions below, a property is covered if at least one tenant has continuously and lawfully…

Synopsis of the City of Fairfax’s Eviction Protection Ordinance

The City of Fairfax has enacted a Rent Control Ordinance that limits evictions to the reasons listed in the Ordinance. Here is a summary of the allowable reasons for eviction under the Ordinance, and the relocation assistance benefits provided when a tenant is displaced through no fault of his own.     Covered Properties Most rental…

Summary of the City of Santa Cruz’s Relocation Assistance Ordinance

The City of Santa Cruz has enacted the Relocation Assistance for Displaced Tenants Ordinance, which requires landlords to pay relocation assistance to displaced tenants in certain circumstances.  This article summarizes the key components of the Ordinance.  Covered Properties The ordinance applies to all structures rented for residential purposes.  Accordingly, the ordinance applies to all residential…

Synopsis of the City of Glendale’s Eviction Protection Ordinance

The City of Glendale has enacted a Just Cause and Retaliatory Eviction Ordinance, which requires just cause to evict a tenant and payment of relocation benefits to certain displaced tenants. Here is a summary of the eviction protection and relocation assistance provisions of the Ordinance. Covered Properties The City’s Ordinance applies to almost all properties…