Landlords must send the city a copy of the notice within 3 days, or face a fine up to $10,000.
Depends on the year the building was built or the number of units.
From San José Mun. Code § 17.23.600, read Oct 4, 2026.Show the law
“A copy of each and every Notice of
Termination issued to a Tenant of a Rent Stabilized Unit shall be filed with the
Director within three (3) days after the service thereof on the Tenant …”
State law applies here too. Where both cover a rental, the stricter city rule usually wins; each rule below says so.
San Jose lawDepends on the building
San José Apartment Rent Ordinance – eviction notice to City, retaliation bar and wrongful-eviction remedies
Can they make me move out as payback?
No. Payback for using your rights is banned.
Landlords must send the city a copy of the notice within 3 days, or face a fine up to $10,000.
Depends on the year the building was built or the number of units.
Who it covers
Buildings with a first certificate of occupancy on or before Sep 7, 1979.
Buildings with 3 or more units.
Covers: Applies to Rent Stabilized Units (certificate of occupancy on or before 1979-09-07).
Exemptions: Same exclusions as Rent Stabilized Unit definition.
In force since
2017
The law, word for word
“A copy of each and every Notice of
Termination issued to a Tenant of a Rent Stabilized Unit shall be filed with the
Director within three (3) days after the service thereof on the Tenant …”
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Set to be repealed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 …”