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Relocation payments in Fullerton

Fullerton relocation assistance applies only when the city abates a building for unsafe or hazardous conditions or illegal occupancy and tenants are evicted. Fullerton's assistance is 2 months' rent plus deposit refund, or agreed written terms; none for tenants behind on rent or who caused the condition.

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Key points

  • Relocation trigger: Fullerton relocation assistance applies only when the city abates a building for unsafe or hazardous conditions or illegal occupancy and tenants are evicted.
  • Relocation amount: Fullerton's assistance is 2 months' rent plus deposit refund, or agreed written terms; none for tenants behind on rent or who caused the condition.

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

What Fullerton's code says

Fullerton code What Fullerton's code adds
Amount
  • 2 months' rent plus refund of any security deposit, or other terms the tenant agrees to in writing.
    Applies: Only after a city nuisance abatement for unsafe or hazardous conditions or illegal occupancy; tenant not behind on rent and didn't cause the condition.
    § 6.02.010 · code text
    For purposes of this section, relocation assistance shall consist of two months’ rent and refund of any security deposit pursuant to Cal. Civil Code § 1950.5, or other arrangements agreeable to the tenant as evidenced by a written agreement between the tenant and the property owner.
Exemptions
  • No assistance for tenants behind on rent or who caused or substantially contributed to the condition.
    Applies: Relocation assistance after a city nuisance abatement.
    § 6.02.010 · code text
    any tenant evicted as a result of such abatement, or notice of such abatement, who is not then in arrears or default of rent, and who has not caused or substantially contributed to the condition giving rise to the abatement, shall be entitled to receive from the property owner relocation assistance upon vacating the structure.
When it is paid
  • When the tenant moves out.
    Applies: Only after a city nuisance abatement for unsafe or hazardous conditions or illegal occupancy.
    § 6.02.010 · code text
    In the event any structure which is rented or occupied for habitable dwelling purposes is determined to be a public nuisance and abated by the city due to unsafe or hazardous living conditions under the provisions of this title or Title 14 of this code, or due to illegal use or occupancy of the structure for habitable dwelling purposes, any tenant evicted as a result of such abatement, or notice of such abatement, who is not then in arrears or default of rent, and who has not caused or substantially contributed to the condition giving rise to the abatement, shall be entitled to receive from the property owner relocation assistance upon vacating the structure.
When relocation is owed
  • The city abates the building for unsafe or hazardous conditions or illegal occupancy, and tenants are evicted.
    Applies: Tenant is not behind on rent and did not cause or substantially contribute to the condition.
    § 6.02.010 · code text
    In the event any structure which is rented or occupied for habitable dwelling purposes is determined to be a public nuisance and abated by the city due to unsafe or hazardous living conditions under the provisions of this title or Title 14 of this code, or due to illegal use or occupancy of the structure for habitable dwelling purposes, any tenant evicted as a result of such abatement, or notice of such abatement, who is not then in arrears or default of rent, and who has not caused or substantially contributed to the condition giving rise to the abatement, shall be entitled to receive from the property owner relocation assistance upon vacating the structure.

The California rule underneath

CA state law Underneath, California law still applies. No-fault eviction relocation assistance: One month's rent (as relocation payment or rent waiver), paid within 15 calendar days of the notice (Civ. Code § 1946.2(d)(3)(A)). Relocation under California's just-cause law — the full state rule →

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Frequently asked questions

Does a Fullerton landlord have to pay relocation?

Fullerton relocation assistance applies only when the city abates a building for unsafe or hazardous conditions or illegal occupancy and tenants are evicted. Fullerton's assistance is 2 months' rent plus deposit refund, or agreed written terms; none for tenants behind on rent or who caused the condition.

General information, not legal advice.

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