California SB522 requires just cause for terminating residential tenancies after 12 months of continuous lawful occupancy.

California SB522 amends the Civil Code to require just cause for terminating residential tenancies after tenants have continuously and lawfully occupied the property for 12 months. Just cause includes at-fault reasons like default in rent payment or lease violations, and no-fault reasons like owner occupancy or substantial remodel. Owners must provide relocation assistance or rent waiver. The bill excludes certain properties and applies to tenancies starting after April 1, 2024, expiring on January 1, 2030.

California SB522 requires just cause for terminating residential tenancies after 12 months of continuous lawful occupancy.

California SB522 amends the Civil Code to require just cause for terminating residential tenancies after tenants have continuously and lawfully occupied the property for 12 months. Just cause includes at-fault reasons like default in rent payment or lease violations, and no-fault reasons like owner occupancy or substantial remodel. Owners must provide relocation assistance or rent waiver. The bill excludes certain properties and applies to tenancies starting after April 1, 2024, expiring on January 1, 2030.