California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law to close a loophole in a 2019 law that has allowed landlords to circumvent the state's rent cap.
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Saturday to bolster eviction protections for renters and close a loophole in an existing law that has allowed landlords to circumvent the state's rent cap.
Under the 2019 law, landlords can evict tenants for"at fault" or"no fault" reasons."At fault" reasons include failure to pay rent on time. Under"no fault" rules, landlords can terminate leases by saying they need to move into units, make repairs or take the units off the rental market. Under the new law, landlords moving into their units or renting to family also must identify the people moving in. In addition, the rental must be occupied within three months of eviction and they must live in the unit for at least a year. Those who evict tenants to renovate properties must include copies of permits or contracts, among other details, when serving eviction notices.
"Today is a victory for all Californians," said Michelle Pariset, director of legislative affairs at Public Advocates, the group that sponsored the legislation."Through this law more of our neighbors will be able to stay in their homes!"
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