The notice must state the reason and be filed with the city within 3 days.
Why, and the exact law
From Alameda Mun. Code ch. VI, art. XV, § 6-58.80, read Oct 4, 2026.Show the law
“No Landlord shall take action to terminate any Tenancy including, but not limited to,
making a demand for possession of a Rental Unit, threatening to terminate a Tenancy, serving …”
State law applies here too. Where both cover a rental, the stricter city rule usually wins; each rule below says so.
Alameda lawIn force
Alameda just-cause eviction, termination notices, retaliation and enforcement (City Rent Control Ordinance)
Can my landlord make me move out?
Yes, only for a listed good reason.
The notice must state the reason and be filed with the city within 3 days.
In force since
Sep 3, 2019
Enacted
Sep 3, 2019
The law, word for word
“No Landlord shall take action to terminate any Tenancy including, but not limited to,
making a demand for possession of a Rental Unit, threatening to terminate a Tenancy, serving …”
California Tenant Protection Act – Just Cause Eviction
Can my landlord make me move out?
After a year, only for a good reason.
If it's not your fault, they owe you 1 month's rent or must waive your last month.
Depends on the year the building was built.
Who it covers
Not buildings less than 15 years old.
Not owner-occupied buildings with 2 units or fewer.
Covers: Tenancies of 12+ months (24 if additional adults added); does not apply where a local just cause ordinance applies.
Exemptions: Transient hotels; certain care facilities; dormitories; shared kitchen/bath with owner; owner-occupied single-family and duplex; CO within previous 15 years; separately alienable non-corporate-owned property with notice; deed-restricted or subsidized affordable housing.
In force since
Apr 1, 2024
Current version since
Jan 1, 2026
Set to be repealed
Jan 1, 2030
The law, word for word
“after a tenant has continuously and lawfully occupied a residential real property for 12 months, the owner of the residential real property shall not terminate a tenancy without just cause, which shall be stated in the written notice to terminate tenancy …”