Just Cause Eviction: Garden Grove vs Midway City

Can my landlord evict me without a reason in Garden Grove?

If you have lived in your unit for 12 months or more and the property is covered by AB 1482, your landlord must have a legally recognized just cause to terminate your tenancy. Covered reasons include nonpayment of rent, lease violations, owner move-in, and substantial remodeling.

What relocation assistance am I entitled to for a no-fault eviction in Garden Grove?

For no-fault evictions such as owner move-in or withdrawal from the rental market, your landlord must provide relocation assistance equal to one month's rent or waive your final month's rent.

Are all rental properties in Garden Grove covered by just cause eviction?

No. Exempt properties include single-family homes owned by natural persons with proper notice, units less than 15 years old, owner-occupied duplexes, and affordable housing. Tenancies under 12 months are also not covered.

Can my landlord evict me without cause in unincorporated Orange County?

If you have occupied your unit for 12 or more months, your landlord must state a specific just cause to terminate your tenancy under state law AB 1482. At-fault causes include non-payment and lease violations; no-fault causes include owner move-in and major remodels.

Am I entitled to relocation assistance for a no-fault eviction in Orange County?

Yes. Under AB 1482, if you receive a no-fault eviction notice (owner move-in, Ellis Act withdrawal, substantial remodel), the landlord must provide relocation assistance equal to one month's rent or waive the final month's rent.