The Ellis Act is a state law that allows landlords to evict residential tenants in order to go out of the rental business. This right is afforded to rental housing providers even though general public policy is to keep residents housed so long as their tenancy is in good standing.
Protected Tenants A Protected Tenant has continuously resided in a rental unit for at least ten years, and is either: (i) 62 years of age or older OR (ii) disabled as defined in Title 42 United States Code Section 423 or handicapped as defined in Section 50072 of the California Health and Safety Code.
The Tenant Protection Act (TPA), effective as of January 1, 2020, creates statewide protections against excessive rent increases and requires “just cause” to evict tenants in residential rental properties.
OAKLAND TENANTS UNION. The Oakland Tenants Union is an organization of housing activists. OTU's core values are to protect and expand tenant rights and interests.
The Tenant Protection Ordinance (“TPO”) provides tenants legal recourse if they are harassed by the property owner. The TPO is meant to deter harassment by property owners. The TPO provides civil remedies for violations.
Just Cause is Required for Eviction (Oakland Municipal Code, Section 8.22. 300) In Oakland, a property owner can only terminate a tenancy or evict a tenant for JUST CAUSE.
Rent caps: Under AB 1482, landlords cannot increase rent more than 5% plus the local CPI or 10% in a 12-month period, whichever is lower, even for month-to-month tenants.
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