Escondido, CA Rental Property Rules: Just Cause Eviction (2026)
Just cause eviction rules in Escondido, CA, sometimes called tenant protection or "for cause" eviction ordinances, list the specific legal reasons a landlord can end a tenancy.
Key Facts
- Law
- AB 1482
- After
- 12 months
- Local
- None
- Relocation
- No-fault required
- Exempt
- SFH, <15 yr, owner duplex
Summary
CA AB 1482 after 12 months. No local ordinance. Covers rentals >15 yrs old. Relocation for no-fault.
1946.2. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, after a tenant has continuously and lawfully occupied a residential real property for 12 months, the owner of the residential real property shall not terminate a tenancy without just cause, which shall be stated in the written notice to terminate tenancy. If any additional adult tenants are added to the lease before an existing tenant has continuously and lawfully occupied the residential real property for 24 months, then this subdivision shall only apply if either of the following are satisfied: (1) All of the tenants have continuously and lawfully occupied the residential real property for 12 months or more. (2) One or more tenants have continuously and lawfully occupied the residential real prop
Full Breakdown
AB 1482 (Civil Code §1946.2): just cause after 12 months. At-fault: nonpayment, violations. No-fault: owner move-in, renovation, requires relocation. Exempt: SFH (with notice), <15 yr, owner duplex. This just cause eviction rule under Escondido's rental property ordinances applies to properties within Escondido city limits. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, fines, appeal options, and any exemptions that may apply to your situation, contact Escondido code enforcement directly or consult the official California municipal code library. Ordinances change periodically; always verify with local staff before relying on summary information.
Violations & Fines
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