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CA SB436

Unlawful detainer: notice to terminate tenancy.


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Introduced
02/18/2025
In Committee
05/01/2025
Crossed Over
06/02/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to amend Section 1161 of the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to civil actions.

AI Summary

This bill amends California law to provide additional protections for residential tenants facing eviction due to non-payment of rent. The bill extends the notice period for rent non-payment from 3 to 14 days, allowing tenants more time to pay overdue rent or obtain rental assistance. Most significantly, the bill creates a new "right to redeem" mechanism that allows tenants to avoid eviction by either paying the full amount of rent in arrears or providing documentation of approved rental assistance funds. If a tenant qualifies for this relief, the court must restore their tenancy, even without requiring a showing of hardship. The bill prohibits landlords from filing an unlawful detainer (eviction) action if the tenant has already redeemed their tenancy by making required payments, and it limits tenants to exercising this right of redemption only once in a 12-month period. Additionally, the bill voids any lease provisions that would require tenants to waive their right to redeem their tenancy. The legislation aims to provide tenants with more opportunities to maintain their housing during financial difficulties and prevent unnecessary evictions by creating a more structured process for addressing rent payment defaults.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk. (on 06/03/2025)

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