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Hanford, CA Rental Property Rules: Just Cause Eviction (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Just cause eviction rules in Hanford, CA, sometimes called tenant protection or "for cause" eviction ordinances, list the specific legal reasons a landlord can end a tenancy.

Key Facts

State Law Applies
CA AB 1482 requires just cause for eviction after 12 months in covered properties
At-Fault Just Cause
Includes non-payment, lease violations, and criminal activity
No-Fault Eviction
Requires one month's rent in relocation assistance
Law
CA Civil Code §1946.2 (AB 1482 – Tenant Protection Act of 2019)

Summary

California AB 1482 requires just cause for eviction of tenants in covered residential rental properties after 12 months of tenancy. Hanford has no additional local just-cause eviction 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.

Source: Hanford Municipal CodeView official code

Full Breakdown

CA AB 1482 (Civil Code §1946.2) requires landlords of covered properties to have just cause to terminate a tenancy after 12 months. Just cause includes non-payment of rent, lease violations, criminal activity, and owner move-in. No-fault evictions (e.g., owner move-in, substantial remodel) require relocation assistance equal to one month's rent. Same exemptions apply as for rent control. Hanford has no additional local just-cause ordinance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my landlord evict me without a reason?
In units covered by just cause protections, no. Landlords must have a valid reason. Check if your unit is covered under Hanford or state just cause requirements.
What is a self-help eviction?
When a landlord tries to force a tenant out by changing locks, removing doors, shutting off utilities, or removing belongings. This is illegal everywhere and tenants can sue for damages.

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