Free Oakland Eviction & Tenancy Notice Forms

Yes. Oakland has had rent control and just-cause protections since the 1980s under the Rent Adjustment Program (RAP) and the Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance (Measure EE / OMC Chapter 8.22).

The RAP limits annual rent increases for covered units and the Just Cause Ordinance requires good cause for almost all evictions. Both are administered by the Oakland Rent Adjustment Program.

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• Just cause for eviction must be stated on the notice
• Notice must reference the Oakland Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance (OMC Chapter 8.22)
• A copy of the notice and the RAP Notice to Tenants form must be filed with the Rent Adjustment Program
• Notice must include the RAP-required tenant rights notice
• Tenant relocation assistance is required for no-fault evictions
• Notice must comply with both state CCP §1161 and Oakland local requirements

Under Oakland Rent Adjustment Program (RAP), Oakland requires just cause for any eviction of a covered tenant. The grounds fall into two categories:

Fault-based grounds — based on the tenant's conduct: non-payment of rent, breach of lease, nuisance, illegal use, criminal activity on the premises, refusal to renew, refusal to allow lawful entry, or other tenant-caused grounds enumerated in the ordinance.

No-fault grounds — based on the landlord's circumstances: owner or qualifying family-member move-in, withdrawal from the rental market (Ellis Act), substantial remodel or demolition, or compliance with a government order. No-fault terminations require relocation assistance.

The exact list of grounds, the documentation required for each, and any city-specific cure periods are set by Oakland Rent Adjustment Program (RAP) and updated as the ordinance is amended. Always verify the current grounds with the agency before serving a notice.

Oakland Rent Adjustment Program — current just-cause grounds →

When a landlord serves a no-fault eviction in Oakland (owner move-in, substantial remodel, withdrawal from the rental market, demolition, or compliance with a government order), the local ordinance requires relocation assistance to be paid to the tenant.

Amounts typically vary by:

• Tenant category — standard tenants vs. senior (62+), disabled, low-income, or families with minor children (protected categories receive higher amounts)
• Unit size — studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom+
• Length of tenancy — long-term tenants are sometimes entitled to additional payments

Oakland Rent Adjustment Program (RAP) sets the current relocation schedule and updates it periodically (often annually, indexed to CPI). Timing of payment also varies by city — some require full payment at notice service, others split between service and vacancy. Confirm the current amounts and timing rules with the agency before serving a no-fault notice.

Oakland Rent Adjustment Program — current relocation schedule →