Concord · Eviction

Can my landlord make me move out in Concord?

Yes, only for a listed reason.

Why, and the exact law

The landlord must give written notice naming the reason and send a copy to the city within 7 days.

Depends on the number of units or whether the owner lives in the building.

From Concord Mun. Code § 19.40.070, read Oct 4, 2026.
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“The landlord must serve a written notice to the tenant that, in addition to any information required by federal or state law, the landlord will terminate the tenant’s tenancy because of at least one for-cause or no-fault reason …”

Concord Mun. Code § 19.40.070 · cityofconcord.org

Were you told to move out?

What reason did they give?

What reason did they give?

Who can help

  1. Get free legal helpLegal aid for tenants who got a notice.LawHelpCA
  2. Find a lawyerReferral service of the State Bar.State Bar of California
Every rule here, word for word (3)

State law applies here too. Where both cover a rental, the stricter city rule usually wins; each rule below says so.

Concord lawDepends on the building

Concord Residential Tenant Protection Program – Just Cause for Eviction

Can my landlord make me move out?

Yes, only for a listed reason.

The landlord must give written notice naming the reason and send a copy to the city within 7 days.

Depends on the number of units or whether the owner lives in the building.

Who it covers

  • Not owner-occupied buildings with 2 units or fewer.
  • Covers: Applies to dwelling units not exempt under § 19.40.020, regardless of certificate of occupancy date.
  • Exemptions: Hotels, institutional facilities, dormitories, government-owned, shared-space with owner, shelters, residential facilities, ADUs, owner-occupied duplexes; two or fewer rented SFH/condos.
In force since
Apr 19, 2024
The law, word for word

“The landlord must serve a written notice to the tenant that, in addition to any information required by federal or state law, the landlord will terminate the tenant’s tenancy because of at least one for-cause or no-fault reason …”

Concord Mun. Code § 19.40.070 · cityofconcord.org · Retrieved Oct 4, 2026

California lawDepends on the building

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 …”

Cal. Civ. Code § 1946.2 · leginfo.legislature.ca.gov · Retrieved Oct 1, 2026

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Concord lawDepends on the building

Concord Relocation Assistance for No-Fault Termination; Moving Stipend

Do they have to pay me to move?

Yes, if you must leave through no fault of yours.

If an eviction is not your fault, they pay 3 times a set rent plus $3,000.

Depends on the number of units or whether the owner lives in the building.

Who it covers

  • Not owner-occupied buildings with 2 units or fewer.
  • Exemptions: No protected-tenant supplement, stipend or temporary relocation for rented single-family homes/condos.
In force since
Apr 19, 2024
The law, word for word

“the landlord shall pay to the tenant relocation assistance in the amount of three times the HUD FMR rent for the most similar unit type based on the number of bedrooms plus the moving stipend …”

Concord Mun. Code § 19.40.080 · cityofconcord.org · Retrieved Oct 4, 2026

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