[CA] Can I evict if I don’t have a good reason?
I want to evict a tenant, but not sure if I have a good reason.
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Without clarification, I can only give a general response.
- Under the Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482), you generally need “just cause” to terminate.
- At-fault causes: nonpayment of rent, lease violations, nuisance, criminal activity, substantial damage, refusal of lawful entry, unauthorized subletting, etc.
- No-fault causes: owner/family move-in, withdrawing the unit from the market, demolition, substantial repairs requiring vacancy, or government order to vacate. No-fault typically requires a 30/60-day notice and often relocation assistance.
- Notices (examples):
- 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit (nonpayment).
- 3-Day Notice to Cure or Quit (curable breach).
- 3-Day Notice to Quit (serious violations).
- 30/60-Day Notice for no-fault bases (details depend on circumstances).
- Process: If the tenant doesn’t comply with the notice, you file an unlawful detainer. The tenant generally has five business days (moving to ten) to respond. If no response, you can seek a default judgment. If you prevail, you obtain a Writ of Possession; the Sheriff serves and can remove the tenant if they still don’t vacate.
Important: No “self-help” (no lockouts or utility shutoffs). Some cities/counties add stronger local protections. Consider consulting a local landlord-tenant attorney.
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I want to evict a tenant, but not sure if I have a good reason.
Lexi, Chatbot
Are there any specific reasons or issues that have led you to consider removing the tenant at this time?
I don't know.
Lexi, Chatbot
Is there anything else the lawyer should know before I connect you? They’ll be able to help with removing the tenant.
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Jon
Hello! I’m Jon, an attorney. I know legal issues can be stressful—I’m here to help. What are the grounds to remove the tenant?
I don't know.
Jon
Without clarification, I can only give a general response.
- Under the Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482), you generally need “just cause” to terminate.
- At-fault causes: nonpayment of rent, lease violations, nuisance, criminal activity, substantial damage, refusal of lawful entry, unauthorized subletting, etc.
- No-fault causes: owner/family move-in, withdrawing the unit from the market, demolition, substantial repairs requiring vacancy, or government order to vacate. No-fault typically requires a 30/60-day notice and often relocation assistance.
- Notices (examples):
- 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit (nonpayment).
- 3-Day Notice to Cure or Quit (curable breach).
- 3-Day Notice to Quit (serious violations).
- 30/60-Day Notice for no-fault bases (details depend on circumstances).
- Process: If the tenant doesn’t comply with the notice, you file an unlawful detainer. The tenant generally has five business days (moving to ten) to respond. If no response, you can seek a default judgment. If you prevail, you obtain a Writ of Possession; the Sheriff serves and can remove the tenant if they still don’t vacate.
Important: No “self-help” (no lockouts or utility shutoffs). Some cities/counties add stronger local protections. Consider consulting a local landlord-tenant attorney.
Thanks.
Jon
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