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Marin Just Cause Ordinances by Jurisdiction

CITY CODE EXCLUSIONS/LIMITS OTHER
BELVEDERE NONE
CORTE MADERA NONE
FAIRFAX Fairfax Code 5.54 (03/07/2019)

Causes required to terminate tenancy:

  • Failure to Pay Rent;
  • Breach of Rental Contract;
  • Tenant Illegal Activities;
  • Threat of Violent Crime;
  • Nuisance Behavior

Domestic violence or assault against tenant cannot be basis for termination of tenancy

Exceptions:

  • Does not apply to subsidized housing or junior accessory dwelling in owner’s house;
  • Does not apply to tenants who work for landlords.

No Fault Terminations:

  • Landlord removes unit from rental market
  • Landlord will move into dwelling unit
  • Substantial rehabilitation for health and safety
  • Can negotiate a buy-out agreement
LARKSPUR NONE
MILL VALLEY NONE
NOVATO NONE
ROSS NONE
SAN RAFAEL San Rafael Code 10.105 (07/18/2019)

“Causes required to terminate tenancy:

  • Failure to Pay Rent;
  • Breach of Rental Contract;
  • Tenant Illegal Activities;
  • Threat of Violent Crime;
  • Nuisance Behavior
  • Domestic violence or assault against tenant cannot be basis for termination of tenancy

Exceptions:

    • Does not apply to subsidized housing or accessory dwelling
    • Does not apply to tenants who work for landlords
    • Does not apply to dwellings occupied by owner’s family members

“

“No Fault Terminations:

    • Landlord removes unit from rental market
    • Landlord will move into dwelling unit
    • Substantial rehabilitation for health and safety
    • Tenants’ refusal to execute lease

“
SAUSALITO NONE
SAN ANSELMO NONE
TIBURON NONE
MARIN COUNTY (UNINCORPORATED) Marin Code 5.100 (12/18/2018)

Causes required to terminate tenancy:

  • Failure to Pay Rent;
  • Breach of Rental Contract;
  • Tenant Illegal Activities;
  • Threat of Violent Crime;
  • Nuisance Behavior

Domestic violence or assault against tenant cannot be basis for termination of tenancy

Exceptions:

  • Only applies to property that contains 3 or more units;
  • Does not apply to subsidized housing or accessory dwelling;
  • Does not apply to tenants who work for landlords.

No Fault Terminations:

  • Landlord removes unit from rental market
  • Landlord will move into dwelling unit
  • Substantial rehabilitation for health and safety
  • Can negotiate a buy-out agreement
CITY CODE EXCLUSIONS/LIMITS OTHER