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Merced, CA local landlord rules

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Last reviewed 2026-10-16

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Just-cause evictionIn Merced, a landlord needs just cause to end any residential tenancy, however long the tenant has lived there.

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Just-cause eviction

In Merced, a landlord needs just cause to end any residential tenancy, however long the tenant has lived there. That is broader than the 12-month wait in state law, and any state rule that protects tenants more still applies (§ 9.75.030). Code text: "A landlord shall not terminate a residential tenancy without just cause, including at-fault just cause, of any tenant who lawfully occupies the property, regardless of the length of time."

Verified Source: Merced, CA Municipal Code § 9.75.030 · last checked 2026-10-16

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