🛡️ JUST-CAUSE EVICTION LAW · BY STATE
Just-cause eviction law, state by state
In just-cause jurisdictions, a landlord can’t simply decline to renew or terminate a tenancy — they need a legally recognized reason (non-payment, lease breach, owner move-in, withdrawal from the market), and no-fault terminations often trigger relocation assistance. Coverage rules decide which buildings and tenancies qualify.
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What just-cause eviction protections law covers
At-fault vs. no-faultAt-fault causes (non-payment, breach, nuisance) follow the normal eviction process. No-fault causes (owner move-in, substantial remodel, market withdrawal) are limited and often compensated.
CoverageJust-cause protections typically attach after a minimum tenancy length and exempt some buildings (new construction, small owner-occupied properties).
Relocation assistanceNo-fault terminations in covered units frequently require the landlord to pay relocation money or waive final rent.
Stated cause requirementTermination notices generally must state the specific cause — a bare "your tenancy is over" notice is defective in a just-cause jurisdiction.
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