Just cause eviction rules in Burbank, CA — sometimes called tenant protection or "for cause" eviction ordinances — list the specific legal reasons a landlord can end a tenancy.
Burbank adopted a Tenant Protection Ordinance (No. 24-4,014) effective August 31, 2024. Requires just cause for evictions per CA Civil Code 1946.2. No-fault evictions require relocation assistance of 3 months rent (exceeding state minimum of 1 month). Anti-retaliation and anti-harassment protections added in 2025.
Burbank may enforce just cause eviction protections that require landlords to have a legitimate reason to evict tenants. Valid causes typically include non-payment of rent, lease violations, nuisance behavior, illegal activity, owner move-in, and substantial renovation requiring vacancy. No-fault evictions for owner move-in or renovation may require relocation assistance payments. Tenants have the right to contest evictions in court. Just cause requirements often apply after a tenant has occupied the unit for a minimum period, typically 12 months.
Wrongful eviction: tenant may sue for damages and relocation costs. No-fault eviction without relocation payment: fines $5,000 to $15,000. Retaliatory eviction: treble damages possible.
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