If it's not your fault, they must pay $6,164–$15,377 to help you move.
Depends on the year the building was built.
From Pomona Mun. Code § 30-576, read Oct 4, 2026.Show the law
“No Landlord may terminate a residential tenancy
of a Tenant occupying a Covered Rental Unit unless the Landlord can demonstrate all of the following:”
State law applies here too. Where both cover a rental, the stricter city rule usually wins; each rule below says so.
Pomona lawDepends on the building
Pomona Eviction Controls and Relocation Assistance (Ordinance 4359)
Can my landlord make me move out?
Yes, only for a good reason.
If it's not your fault, they must pay $6,164–$15,377 to help you move.
Depends on the year the building was built.
Who it covers
Buildings with a first certificate of occupancy on or before Feb 1, 1995.
Not buildings less than 15 years old.
Not owner-occupied buildings with 2 units or fewer.
Covers: Applies to all rental units in Pomona not exempt under § 30-574.
Exemptions: Same § 30-574 exemptions (CO after Feb 1, 1995; CO within 15 years; single-family/condos; owner-occupied; subsidized; covenant-restricted; dormitories etc.), subject to filed Notice of Exemption.
In force since
Jan 1, 2026
Enacted
Nov 17, 2025
Set to be repealed
Dec 31, 2026
The law, word for word
“No Landlord may terminate a residential tenancy
of a Tenant occupying a Covered Rental Unit unless the Landlord can demonstrate all of the following:”
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Set to be repealed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 …”