Oakrule ES Sign in

I rent

My rent is going upI was told to move outMy depositApplying for a placeAsk in your own words

I own or manage

Raise rent, send noticesSign inYour buildings Install the appWorks offline

Español · Rental law by city · Where we cover

Salinas · Eviction

Can my landlord make me move out in Salinas?

Yes, only for a valid reason.

This eviction rule stays in effect, but voters decide on repealing it Nov 3, 2026.

Why, and the exact law
From Salinas Just Cause Eviction and Tenant Protection Ordinance, read Oct 4, 2026.
Show the law

“It requires landlords to provide a valid reason, or "just cause," for terminating a tenancy, such as non-payment of rent or violation of lease terms …”

Salinas Just Cause Eviction and Tenant Protection Ordinance · salinas.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 (2)

State law applies here too. Where both cover a rental, the stricter city rule usually wins; each rule below says so.

Salinas lawIn force

Salinas Just Cause Eviction and Tenant Protection Ordinance

Can my landlord make me move out?

Yes, only for a valid reason.

This eviction rule stays in effect, but voters decide on repealing it Nov 3, 2026.

In force since
Jan 1, 2025
The law, word for word

“It requires landlords to provide a valid reason, or "just cause," for terminating a tenancy, such as non-payment of rent or violation of lease terms …”

Salinas Just Cause Eviction and Tenant Protection Ordinance · salinas.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

More about Salinas

Rental law by cityWhat's changing in Salinas

Information about the law, not legal advice.