Just cause eviction rules in Murrieta, CA — sometimes called tenant protection or "for cause" eviction ordinances — list the specific legal reasons a landlord can end a tenancy.
Murrieta follows California just-cause eviction rules under AB 1482 and Civil Code 1946.2, requiring a valid reason, relocation assistance for no-fault terminations, and no self-help under 1940.2.
For tenants who have occupied a rental unit covered by AB 1482 for at least 12 months, landlords in Murrieta must have just cause to terminate tenancy under Civil Code section 1946.2. At-fault reasons include nonpayment of rent, material lease breach, nuisance, criminal activity, and refusal to sign a reasonable lease renewal. No-fault reasons include owner move-in, withdrawal from the rental market, government-ordered repairs, or demolition. No-fault terminations trigger a statutory relocation-assistance obligation equal to one month of rent, either paid directly or waived as the last month. Landlords must also follow Civil Code section 1940.2, which prohibits threats, forced entry, utility shutoffs, and other harassment intended to force tenants out. Single-family homes exempt from AB 1482 remain under general state unlawful-detainer law, which still requires proper notice and court process. Local Fair Housing Council of Riverside County resources provide mediation for rental disputes and are commonly used in the Murrieta-Temecula area.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Murrieta code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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