Renter glossary
Just-cause eviction
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Definition
A rule, in some places, requiring a landlord to have a legitimate reason to end a tenancy.
Why it matters to renters
Where it applies, it limits no-reason non-renewals and adds tenant protection.
Example
In a just-cause city, a landlord generally can't end a tenancy without a listed reason.