Moorpark vs Thousand Oaks
How do tenant anti-harassment rules compare between Moorpark, CA and Thousand Oaks, CA?
Moorpark, CA
Ventura County
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Thousand Oaks, CA
Ventura County
California Civil Code 1940.2 prohibits Thousand Oaks landlords from using force, threats, fraud, or utility shutoffs to coerce tenants out of a rental. Violations carry statutory damages up to $2,000 per violation plus actual damages and attorney fees.
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| Fact | Moorpark | Thousand Oaks |
|---|---|---|
| Statute | - | Civil Code 1940.2 |
| Statutory damages | - | Up to $2,000 per violation |
| Self-help eviction | - | Penal Code 418 prohibits |
| Local TAHO | - | None in Thousand Oaks |
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Moorpark FAQ
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Thousand Oaks FAQ
Can my landlord shut off water to force me to leave?
No. Civil Code 1940.2 expressly prohibits utility shutoffs to influence a tenant to vacate. Tenants can recover statutory damages, attorney fees, and injunctive relief.
Does Thousand Oaks have a local anti-harassment ordinance?
No. State law governs. LA, Oakland, and a few other cities have local TAHO ordinances; Thousand Oaks relies on California Civil Code 1940.2 protections.
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