Moorpark, CA Rental Property Rules: No-Fault Evictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Authority
- Civil Code §1946.2(b)(2)
- Relocation
- One month's rent
- Owner move-in
- Strict timing rules
- Ellis Act
- Whole building exit
Summary
Under AB 1482, Moorpark landlords may end a covered tenancy without tenant fault only for owner move-in, substantial remodel, government-ordered vacancy, or Ellis Act withdrawal, and must pay one month of relocation assistance.
(2) No-fault just cause, which means any of the following: (A) (i) Intent to occupy the residential real property by the owner or the owner's spouse, domestic partner, children, grandchildren, parents, or grandparents for a minimum of 12 continuous months as that person's primary residence. ... (B) Withdrawal of the residential real property from the rental market. (C) (i) The owner complying with any of the following: (I) An order issued by a government or court agency relating to habitability that necessitates vacating the residential real property. (II) An order issued by a government agency or court to vacate the residential real property. (III) A local ordinance that necessitates vacating the residential real property. ... (D) (i) Intent to demolish or to substantially remodel the residential real property. (ii) For purposes of this subparagraph, "substantially remodel" means either of the following that cannot be reasonably accomplished in a safe manner that allows the tenant to remain living in the place and that requires the tenant to vacate the residential real property for at least 30 consecutive days: (I) The replacement or substantial modification of any structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical system that requires a permit from a governmental agency. (II) The abatement of hazardous materials, including lead-based paint, mold, or asbestos, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Full Breakdown
Civil Code §1946.2(b)(2) defines the limited no-fault grounds. Owner move-in requires the owner or qualifying relative to occupy the unit within a defined window. Substantial remodel must require permits and at least 30 days of vacancy. Government-ordered vacancy follows habitability or condemnation orders. Ellis Act withdrawal removes all units in the building from the rental market. Notice must specify the ground and either pay one month's rent in relocation assistance or waive the final month's rent. Failure to follow through can void the eviction.
Violations & Fines
Citing a no-fault ground without satisfying its requirements, or failing to pay relocation, voids the eviction and exposes the landlord to civil damages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a substantial remodel?
Can a landlord skip relocation pay?
Sources & Official References
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