Just Cause Eviction: Chino vs San Bernardino

Can my landlord evict me without a reason in San Bernardino County?

Not after 12 months of tenancy in most cases. California Civil Code 1946.2 requires just cause (at-fault or no-fault), and no-fault evictions require one month of relocation assistance.

What is relocation assistance in a no-fault eviction?

Under AB 1482, landlords must pay the tenant one month of rent or waive the final month of rent when terminating for no-fault reasons like owner move-in or substantial remodel.

Does San Bernardino have its own just cause ordinance separate from state law?

No. San Bernardino relies on AB 1482 at the state level. The city has not adopted a stricter local just cause ordinance, so the statewide protections of Civil Code 1946.2 apply to covered rentals.

Which rentals are exempt from just cause in San Bernardino?

Single-family homes and condos owned by individuals who serve the statutory exemption notice, duplexes where the owner lives in one unit, and buildings with a certificate of occupancy issued in the last 15 years are generally exempt from AB 1482 just cause.

How much relocation assistance do I get for an owner move-in?

One month of rent, paid within 15 calendar days of the termination notice, or the landlord may waive the final month of rent. This applies to all no-fault terminations under AB 1482.