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California SB 567 Passed Chamber high impact

Tenancy: just cause termination.

Eviction / Last action 2026-04-25 / AI draft, awaiting attorney review

Summary

Strengthens just-cause eviction protections by reducing the rent cap from CPI + 5 percent to CPI + 2 percent (max 7 percent), and expands relocation assistance for no-fault evictions to three months' rent.

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Suggested Addendum

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ADDENDUM, JUST CAUSE EVICTION NOTICE

In accordance with recent CA legislation, Lessor agrees that termination of this Lease without cause is restricted to the enumerated lawful grounds. Notice periods and relocation assistance, where required, shall be provided per current state law.

Reason for update: Strengthens just-cause eviction protections by reducing the rent cap from CPI + 5 percent to CPI + 2 percent (max 7 percent), and expands relocation assistance for no-fault evictions to three months' rent.

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Bill Timeline

Date pending

Introduced

Bill referred to committee for review.

In committee

Committee review

Subject-matter committee voted to advance.

Floor vote

Passed Chamber

Cleared the originating chamber and sent forward.

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