The notice must state the reason, and the landlord must file it within 2 business days.
From Richmond Mun. Code § 11.100.050, read Oct 4, 2026.Show the law
“No Landlord shall take action to terminate any tenancy, including but not limited to
making a demand for possession of a Rental Unit, threatening to terminate a tenancy verbally
or in writing …”
State law applies here too. Where both cover a rental, the stricter city rule usually wins; each rule below says so.
Richmond lawIn force
Richmond Fair Rent, Just Cause for Eviction and Homeowner Protection Ordinance - Just Cause for Eviction and Relocation
Can my landlord make me move out?
Yes, only for 1 of 8 listed reasons.
The notice must state the reason, and the landlord must file it within 2 business days.
Who it covers
Covers: Fully covered units (pre-Feb. 1, 1995 multi-unit) and partially covered units (subsidized, single-family/condo, new construction).
Exemptions: Fully exempt: shared kitchen/bath with landlord, owner-occupied single-family home ADU, non-profit home for the aged.
In force since
Nov 2016
Enacted
Nov 2016
The law, word for word
“No Landlord shall take action to terminate any tenancy, including but not limited to
making a demand for possession of a Rental Unit, threatening to terminate a tenancy verbally
or in writing …”
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Set to be repealed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 …”