Just Cause Eviction: Midway City vs Newport Beach

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 protection apply in Newport Beach?

Under AB 1482, just cause protections apply to tenants who have occupied a unit for 12 months or more. Landlords must state a qualifying at-fault or no-fault reason in the termination notice.

What relocation assistance is required for no-fault evictions?

Landlords must pay the tenant one month's rent as relocation assistance or waive the final month's rent. This applies to no-fault causes such as owner move-in or substantial remodel.

Can a landlord evict without cause during the first year of tenancy?

Yes. AB 1482 just cause protections do not apply until the tenant has occupied the unit for at least 12 months, so standard notice requirements apply during the first year.