Just-cause eviction in San Francisco, CA

One rule applies, with its citation below.

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San Francisco eviction protections reach most private rentals

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Verified on 2026-08-18 — 45 days ago.

The Rent Ordinance requires an authorised just cause for most residential evictions, including many single-family homes, condominiums, and post-1979 units that are exempt from local rent ceilings.

Eviction coverage is broader than rent-ceiling coverage and reaches most privately rented dwelling units.

Do not use a rent-ceiling exemption as an eviction exemption. Confirm the cause, notice, filing, relocation, and owner-move-in restrictions with the Rent Board before acting.

Unit counts: 1+ units

Sources

San Francisco Rent Board — Evictions — San Francisco Administrative Code §37.9

Every rule for San Francisco, CA