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San Bernardino County, CA Rental Property Rules: No-Fault Evictions (2026)

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Key Facts

Coverage trigger: 12 months tenancy
Building age: Older than 15 years
No-fault reasons: Four enumerated only
Owner-move-in stay: 12 months minimum

These county ordinances apply to of San Bernardino County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Summary

For covered units in unincorporated San Bernardino County, no-fault evictions are limited to AB 1482's enumerated reasons: owner or family move-in, substantial remodel, government order, or withdrawal from the rental market.

Full Breakdown

AB 1482 covers most rentals after twelve months of tenancy in buildings older than fifteen years. Landlords cannot terminate without cause once coverage attaches. The four no-fault reasons are tightly defined: owner or close-family member intends to move in within ninety days and stay twelve months; substantial remodel requiring permits and a vacancy of thirty-plus days; compliance with a government order to vacate; or removal from the rental market entirely. Single-family homes may be exempt if the owner provided proper exemption notice in the lease.

Violations & Fines

Issuing a no-fault notice that omits the required reason, relocation payment, or supporting documentation makes the notice defective and unable to support an unlawful detainer action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my landlord evict me to sell the property?

Not under AB 1482. Sale is not a listed no-fault reason. The buyer must honor the existing tenancy unless they qualify for an owner-move-in eviction.

What is a substantial remodel?

Work requiring permits, replacing or substantially modifying structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems, that cannot reasonably be done with the tenant in place for thirty days.

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San Bernardino County, CA Rental Property Rules: No-Fault Evictions (2026)

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