Just cause eviction rules in Hayward, CA — sometimes called tenant protection or "for cause" eviction ordinances — list the specific legal reasons a landlord can end a tenancy.
Hayward's Residential Rent Stabilization Ordinance and California AB 1482 require landlords to state an approved just cause to terminate most residential tenancies after 12 months.
Hayward's Residential Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protection Ordinance (RRSO) plus California Civil Code 1946.2 (AB 1482) require landlords of covered units to provide a written notice citing a specific just cause to end a tenancy once the tenant has lived there 12 months (or 24 months if an adult was added later). Allowed at-fault causes include nonpayment, material lease breach, nuisance, criminal activity, and refusal to allow lawful entry. No-fault causes include owner or relative move-in, withdrawal from the rental market under Ellis Act, compliance with a government order, and substantial remodel. No-fault terminations require relocation assistance equal to one month of rent or a rent waiver. Landlords must serve proper written notice and file copies with the Hayward Rent Review Program. Exemptions include single-family homes owned by non-corporate landlords, owner-occupied duplexes, hotels, and newer construction under 15 years old. Violations can void the termination and expose owners to damages and attorney fees.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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