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Oakland · Eviction

Do they have to pay me to move in Oakland?

Yes, in no-fault cases like owner move-in or repairs.

The amount depends on the unit's size, with more for some households.

Why, and the exact law
From O.M.C. § 8.22.800, read Oct 4, 2026.
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“The Uniform Relocation Ordinance (O.M.C. Section 8.22.800) requires owners to provide tenants displaced by code compliance activities, owner or relative move-ins, Ellis Act, and condominium conversions with relocation payments …”

O.M.C. § 8.22.800 · oaklandca.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.

Oakland lawIn force

Oakland Uniform Relocation Ordinance

Do they have to pay me to move?

Yes, in no-fault cases like owner move-in or repairs.

The amount depends on the unit's size, with more for some households.

The law, word for word

“The Uniform Relocation Ordinance (O.M.C. Section 8.22.800) requires owners to provide tenants displaced by code compliance activities, owner or relative move-ins, Ellis Act, and condominium conversions with relocation payments …”

O.M.C. § 8.22.800 · oaklandca.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Set to be repealed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

Oakland lawDepends on the building

Oakland Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance

Does my landlord need a reason to make me move out?

Yes, they need 1 of 10 good reasons.

The notice must state the reason, and the landlord must say it is in good faith.

Depends on the year the building was built.

Who it covers

  • Not buildings less than 10 years old.
  • Exemptions: Motels/hotels/rooming houses, hospitals, certain nonprofit facilities, new construction under ten years old.
In force since
2002
Enacted
2002
The law, word for word

“In the Notice to Quit or Notice of Termination, and in the Summons and Complaint, the property owner must: Specify one or more of the just causes for evictions …”

O.M.C. § 8.22.300 et seq · oaklandca.gov · Retrieved Oct 4, 2026

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