Showing ordinances that apply to Big Creek, CA
Big Creek is an unincorporated community (population 151) in Fresno County, California. Because Big Creek is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Fresno County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The just cause eviction rules below are the ones that govern your area.
CA AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act) applies in unincorporated Fresno County: just-cause required after 12 months tenancy for covered properties.
CA Civil Code ยง1946.2 (AB 1482) requires 'just cause' for eviction of tenants who have continuously resided 12+ months in covered properties (most non-SFR rentals, and SFR not owned by individuals). At-fault causes (nonpayment, breach) vs. no-fault causes (owner move-in, withdrawal, substantial remodel) โ no-fault requires 1 month relocation assistance. Fresno County has NOT adopted a stricter local ordinance for unincorporated areas.
Unlawful detainer dismissed if no just cause shown. Tenant may recover treble damages under CC ยง1946.2(g) for bad-faith evictions.
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