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Hayward · Eviction

Do they have to pay me to move in Hayward?

Yes, landlords must pay you to move.

If you are forced out through no fault of yours, the landlord pays relocation help.

Why, and the exact law
From Hayward Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance, read Oct 4, 2026.
Show the law

“Landlords must pay permanent relocation assistance with tenants face no-fault evictions …”

Hayward Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance · hayward-ca.gov

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.

Hayward lawIn force

Hayward Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance

Do they have to pay me to move?

Yes, landlords must pay you to move.

If you are forced out through no fault of yours, the landlord pays relocation help.

The law, word for word

“Landlords must pay permanent relocation assistance with tenants face no-fault evictions …”

Hayward Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance · hayward-ca.gov · 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Set to be repealed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

Quote checked word for word

Hayward lawIn force

Hayward RRSO eviction for cause and anti-retaliation

Can my landlord make me move out?

Yes, only for a listed good reason.

The reason must be written in the notice, and landlords can't punish you for using your rights.

Who it covers

  • Covers: Most rental units are subject to just cause protections per the City page.
In force since
Sep 13, 1983
Enacted
Jul 19, 2016
The law, word for word

“No landlord shall be entitled to recover possession of a rental unit covered by the terms of this ordinance unless the landlord shows the existence of one of the following grounds:”

Hayward Residential Rent Stabilization Ordinance No. 16-19, §§ 12, 19 · hayward-ca.gov · Retrieved Oct 4, 2026

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