Rent and Eviction Control Laws Will Likely be Enacted in the City of Concord in April 2024

The Concord City Council recently voted to implement a rent and eviction control ordinance, which caps yearly rent increases and requires landlords to have “just cause” before evicting a tenant.  The new rent control provisions will limit annual rent increases to the lower of 3% or 60% of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which applies…

California Mobile Home Eviction Process in Nonpayment of Rent/Utilities Cases

This article discusses the process for evicting a mobile home owner from a mobile home park based on failure to pay rent, utilities or other incidental service charges specified by the rental agreement. The procedure is governed by California’s Mobilehome Residency Law (MRL), which applies only to the mobile homeowner’s rental of a specific site on which the…

Synopsis of the City of Inglewood’s Eviction Protection Ordinance

The City of Inglewood has a rent and eviction control ordinance that significantly limits tenant evictions for most properties within the City’s borders.  Here is a summary of the Ordinance as it relates to tenant evictions.  Registration Requirement Landlords must file an annual registration statement for all units that are offered for rent or that…

The City of Chula Vista’s Eviction Control Ordinance

In 2022 the City of Chula Vista enacted the Residential Tenant Protection Ordinance (RTPO).  The RTPO requires “just cause” for evictions consistent with state law, and includes additional protections for tenants in certain circumstances.  Here is a synopsis of the ordinance.  Excluded Properties The RTPO does not apply to the following residential tenancies: •  Single-family owner-occupied residences in…

CALIFORNIA EVICTION TIMELINE

OVERVIEW OF CALIFORNIA’S EVICTION PROCESS What are the necessary steps for a California eviction and how long does the process take?  Here is a brief procedural overview which includes general time estimates for completing each required phase.  As discussed below, there are many factors to consider when estimating the time it will take to complete…