The Ellis Act is a 1985 California state law that allows landlords to evict residential tenants to “go out of the rental business.” In California, landlords (big and small) can choose to go out of the rental business and evict tenants.
Declaration of Homestead – A document recorded by either a homeowner or head of household on his primary residence to protect his home from forced sale in satisfaction of certain types of creditors' claims. Decree of Distribution – Evidences the distribution of real property from the estate of a deceased person.
All of Contra Costa County is subject to the rent and eviction regulations for the state of California. But the only city in Contra Costa County to have actual rent control laws is Richmond. This program is aimed at promoting community and neighborhood stability, healthy housing and affordability for Richmond tenants.
Ing to AB-1482, the Tenant Protection Act of 2019, landlords in California are only permitted to increase rent by 5% plus 10% or the annual inflation rate, whichever is lower.
At a glance: What a landlord cannot do in California in 2024 Landlords can't raise rent more than 10% total or 5% + CPI increase (whichever is lower) over a 12-month period. No-fault evictions are prohibited, so landlords can't evict a tenant without cause.
Contra Costa County has implemented rent control and just cause eviction protections in certain areas. These laws: Limit annual rent increases. Protect tenants from arbitrary evictions.
After the landlord gives you the Notice it can take 30-45 days, or longer, for the eviction case to end. If you lose the case, the judge can order you to move out of your home.