Does my landlord need a reason to make me move out in Cudahy?
Yes, after 12 months in the home.
Why, and the exact law
If it's not your fault, they must pay you 3 months' rent to move.
From Cudahy Mun. Code § 5.14.040, read Oct 4, 2026.Show the law
“No Landlord shall terminate a Tenancy of an occupied Rental Unit after a Tenant
has continuously and lawfully occupied the Rental Unit for twelve (12) months or
more unless the Landlord can demonstrate either a For Cause or No-Fault
termination as specified in Sections 5.14.050 and 5.14.060 …”
State law applies here too. Where both cover a rental, the stricter city rule usually wins; each rule below says so.
Cudahy lawIn force
Cudahy Tenant Protections Ordinance (Just Cause Eviction)
Does my landlord need a reason to make me move out?
Yes, after 12 months in the home.
If it's not your fault, they must pay you 3 months' rent to move.
Who it covers
Covers: Applies to any tenancy after at least one tenant has continuously and lawfully occupied a rental unit for 12 months or more.
Exemptions: No exemptions stated beyond the 12-month occupancy threshold.
In force since
Jul 6, 2023
Enacted
Jun 6, 2023
The law, word for word
“No Landlord shall terminate a Tenancy of an occupied Rental Unit after a Tenant
has continuously and lawfully occupied the Rental Unit for twelve (12) months or
more unless the Landlord can demonstrate either a For Cause or No-Fault
termination as specified in Sections 5.14.050 and 5.14.060 …”
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Set to be repealed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 …”