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

Heavy Restrictions

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

Source: California Civil Code 1946.2 →

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Key Facts

Statute: Civil Code 1946.2
Trigger: 12 months tenancy
Relocation aid: 1 month rent
Local floor: Cities may go stricter

California state rule: Martinez does not have a local ordinance for just cause eviction. This topic is governed by California state law and applies uniformly across the state.

Summary

Civil Code 1946.2 requires landlords statewide to have just cause to terminate tenancies of qualifying tenants who have lived in a covered unit at least 12 months.

Full Breakdown

Under AB-1482, Civil Code section 1946.2 requires just cause for terminating tenants who have continuously occupied a covered unit for at least 12 months. At-fault causes include nonpayment, breach, nuisance, and criminal activity. No-fault causes (owner move-in, withdrawal, substantial remodel, government order) require relocation assistance equal to one month's rent or a rent waiver. Exemptions mirror the rent-cap rules, including most owner-occupied duplexes and individually-owned single-family homes. Cities may add stricter just-cause protections.

Violations & Fines

Wrongful eviction exposes landlords to actual damages, statutory damages up to $2,000, and attorney fees; tenants may seek injunctive relief.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to give a reason to evict?

Yes for covered tenants who have lived in the unit at least 12 months. You must specify an at-fault or no-fault cause and provide written notice with the reason.

What if my city has its own just-cause law?

Local ordinances apply where they provide additional tenant protections. State law sets a floor; cities may add to it but cannot weaken the protections.

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

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