Just Cause Eviction: Midway City vs Mission Viejo

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.

When does just cause eviction apply in Mission Viejo?

After a tenant has occupied a qualifying unit for 12 months or more. Properties exempt from AB 1482 (single-family homes with proper notice, new construction under 15 years, owner-occupied duplexes) are not subject to just cause requirements.

What relocation assistance is required for no-fault evictions?

Landlords must either pay one month's rent as relocation assistance or waive the tenant's final month of rent. This applies to no-fault causes like owner move-in, demolition, or substantial rehabilitation.

Can a landlord change locks to evict a tenant?

No. Self-help evictions are illegal under California Civil Code 789.3. Only a court order through unlawful detainer proceedings can legally remove a tenant. Violations can result in actual and punitive damages.