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Santa Barbara County (unincorporated), CA local landlord rules

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Last reviewed 2026-10-16

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Just-cause evictionIn unincorporated Santa Barbara County, an owner may not end a qualified tenant's tenancy without a just cause stated in full in the term…

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Just-cause eviction

In unincorporated Santa Barbara County, an owner may not end a qualified tenant's tenancy without a just cause stated in full in the termination notice, and owners who end a tenancy for no-fault reasons owe relocation payments (§ 44-20, adopted 2023). Code text: "The owner of a rental unit shall not terminate the tenancy of a qualified tenant without just cause stated in full in the termination notice."

Verified Source: Santa Barbara County, CA Code ch. 44, art. IV, § 44-20 · last checked 2026-10-16

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