Folsom, CA Rental Property Rules: Just Cause Eviction (2026)
Just cause eviction rules in Folsom, CA, sometimes called tenant protection or "for cause" eviction ordinances, list the specific legal reasons a landlord can end a tenancy.
Key Facts
- Governing Law
- AB 1482 / Civil Code §1946.2
- Local Ordinance
- None beyond state law
- Trigger
- After 12 months occupancy
- Relocation
- 1 month rent for no-fault
- Court
- Sacramento County Superior Court
Summary
Folsom rental properties are governed by California's statewide just-cause eviction protections under AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019). Landlords of covered units must state an allowable reason to terminate tenancies after 12 months of occupancy. Folsom has no additional local just-cause ordinance beyond state law.
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 property for 24 months or more.
(b) For purposes of this section, "just cause" means either of the following:
(1) At-fault just cause, which means any of the following:
(A) Default in the payment of rent.
(B) A breach of a material term of the lease, as described in paragraph (3) of Section 1161 of the Code of Civil Procedure, including, but not limited to, violation of a provision of the lease after being issued a written notice to correct the violation.
(C) Maintaining, committing, or permitting the maintenance or commission of a nuisance as described in paragraph (4) of Section 1161 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
(D) Committing waste as described in paragraph (4) of Section 1161 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
(F) Criminal activity by the tenant on the residential real property, including any common areas, or any criminal activity or criminal threat, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 422 of the Penal Code, on or off the residential real property, that is directed at any owner or agent of the owner of the residential real property.
Full Breakdown
The California Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482, codified at Civil Code §1946.2 and §1947.12) applies to most Folsom rental housing and requires just cause for eviction of tenants who have continuously occupied a unit for 12+ months. Allowed at-fault reasons include nonpayment of rent, lease breach, nuisance, and criminal activity. No-fault reasons include owner move-in, withdrawal from the rental market (Ellis Act), government order, or substantial remodel, and require relocation assistance equal to one month's rent. Exemptions include single-family homes and condos (if owner is not a REIT/LLC/corp and proper notice is given), duplexes where owner occupies one unit, and housing built within the last 15 years. Folsom Municipal Code does not add a local just-cause ordinance, so state law controls. Evictions proceed through Sacramento County Superior Court unlawful detainer actions.
Violations & Fines
Wrongful eviction may entitle tenant to actual damages, up to three times damages for willful violations, and attorneys' fees under Civil Code §1946.2(h).
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