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Eviction and just cause in Pomona

Pomona lists its own eviction grounds, such as unpaid rent 3 days after a written demand, an uncured lease breach, nuisance and demolition.

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Key points

  • Eviction grounds: Pomona lists its own eviction grounds, such as unpaid rent 3 days after a written demand, an uncured lease breach, nuisance and demolition.

Each rule below links to the section of the Pomona Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Pomona's code says

Pomona code What Pomona's code adds
When protection starts
  • It applies to any termination notice, even one delivered before the rules took effect.
    Applies: The tenant had not moved out by the date the rules took effect.
    § 30-576 · code text
    This division shall apply to any notice of termination of tenancy, regardless of the date it is delivered to a tenant of a rental unit, if the tenant has not vacated the rental unit as of the effective date of this division.
Allowed at-fault reasons
  • Not paying rent within 3 days of a written demand.
    § 30-576 · code text
    Tenant failed to pay rent owed under the rental agreement within three days of receiving written notice from the landlord demanding payment as provided in California Code of Civil Procedure section 1161(2);
  • Breaking an important lease term and not fixing it after written notice.
    § 30-576 · code text
    Tenant violated a material term of the rental agreement and did not cure the violation as provided in California Code of Civil Procedure section 1161(3) after receiving written notice from the landlord of such violation;
  • Continuing to refuse the landlord reasonable access after a written request.
    § 30-576 · code text
    Tenant has continued to refuse, after landlord has provided a written request, reasonable access to the rental unit by the landlord in accordance with California Civil Code section 1954;
  • Nuisance, damage or unreasonable interference with other residents by the tenant or their guests.
    Applies: In the unit, its fixtures, the common areas, or within 1,000 feet outside the rental complex.
    § 30-576 · code text
    Tenant, or tenant's guest or invitee, is creating or maintaining a nuisance in, or is causing damage to, the rental unit, or the appurtenances thereof, or to the common areas of the rental complex, or creating an unreasonable interference with the comfort, safety or enjoyment of any other residents of the rental complex within 1,000 feet outside the boundary line of the rental complex.
  • Use of the unit or nearby areas for an illegal purpose, by the tenant or their guests.
    Applies: The unit, common areas, the complex, or within 1,000 feet outside the complex.
    § 30-576 · code text
    Tenant, or tenant's guest or invitee, is using the rental unit, the common areas of the rental unit or rental complex containing the rental unit, or an area within 1,000 feet outside the boundary line of the rental complex, to be used for any illegal purpose.
Allowed no-fault reasons
  • Demolishing the rental unit.
    Applies: The landlord acts in good faith to take back the unit.
    § 30-576 · code text
    Landlord seeks in good faith to recover possession in order to: a. Demolish the rental unit.
  • Permanently removing the unit from rental housing use under state law.
    Applies: The landlord acts in good faith to take back the unit.
    § 30-576 · code text
    Remove the rental unit permanently from rental housing use pursuant to state law.
  • Work on the building or buildings that house the rental units.
    Applies: Costs at least 8 times the past year's average monthly rent per unit worked on, leaves units unlivable 30+ days, meets state substantial remodel rules.
    § 30-576 · code text
    Such work costs not less than the product of eight times the amount of the monthly rent times the number of rental units upon which such work is performed.

The California rule underneath

Where Pomona's rule above does not cover a situation, state law still applies. For the statewide rule on its own, see Just-cause eviction in California.

CA state law The statewide rule underneath
Just cause required
After 12 months of lawful occupancy, the owner may terminate only for a just cause stated in the notice
Applies: Covered units only (§ 1946.2(e) exempts, among others, housing built in the last 15 years and single-family homes or condos not owned by a corporation or REIT when the tenant got the required notice). If new adult tenants joined before anyone reached 24 months, all tenants need 12 months or one needs 24.
Civ. Code § 1946.2(a)
Chance to cure first
For a curable lease violation, the owner must first serve a notice to cure before a 3-day notice to quit
Civ. Code § 1946.2(c)
Just cause — new construction exemption
Housing with a certificate of occupancy issued within the previous 15 years is exempt (rolling)
Applies: Mobilehomes excepted.
Civ. Code § 1946.2(e)(7)
Just cause law sunset
§ 1946.2 is repealed on January 1, 2030 unless extended
Civ. Code § 1946.2(n)

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Frequently asked questions

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Pomona lists its own eviction grounds, such as unpaid rent 3 days after a written demand, an uncured lease breach, nuisance and demolition.

General information, not legal advice.

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