Does my landlord need a reason to make me move out in Maywood?
Yes, after 12 months in the home.
Why, and the exact law
If it's not your fault, you get 3 months' rent to move, plus 1 more for some renters.
From Maywood Mun. Code ch. 8.17, read Oct 4, 2026.Show the law
“No landlord shall terminate a tenancy of an occupied rental unit if at least one
tenant has continuously and lawfully occupied the rental unit for 12 months or more
unless the landlord can demonstrate either a Just-Cause or No-Fault Just Cause
termination …”
State law applies here too. Where both cover a rental, the stricter city rule usually wins; each rule below says so.
Maywood lawIn force
Maywood Tenant Protection Ordinance 23-11
Does my landlord need a reason to make me move out?
Yes, after 12 months in the home.
If it's not your fault, you get 3 months' rent to move, plus 1 more for some renters.
Who it covers
Exemptions: Rental units exempt under Chapter 21 of Title 8 or under state or federal law.
In force since
Nov 24, 2023
Enacted
Oct 25, 2023
The law, word for word
“No landlord shall terminate a tenancy of an occupied rental unit if at least one
tenant has continuously and lawfully occupied the rental unit for 12 months or more
unless the landlord can demonstrate either a Just-Cause or No-Fault Just Cause
termination …”
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Set to be repealed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 …”