Ca Sb567 Omi Eviction

California SB 567 — Owner Move-In Eviction Rules (2024) Exam: California Real Estate Salesperson Last Updated: June 2026 --- ## Overview California Senate Bill 567, effective April 1, 2024, significantly strengthened the just cause eviction protections under AB 1482 (the Tenant Protection Act of 2019). SB 567 specifically tightened rules around Owner Move-In (OMI) and Relative Move-In (RMI) evictions — two categories of "no-fault just cause" eviction that were being abused to circumvent rent control and displace long-term tenants. --- ## AB 1482 Background — The Foundation AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019) established statewide just cause eviction requirements and rent caps for qualifying rental properties effective January 1, 2020. | Feature | AB 1482 Rule | |---|---| | Rent increase cap | No more than 5% + local CPI, max 10% per year | | Just cause requirement | Required to evict covered tenants after 12 months | | Coverage | Most California rental units built more than 15 years ago | | Key exemption | Single-family homes with proper notice; condos in most cases | SB 567 did NOT repeal or replace AB 1482 — it amended and strengthened specific provisions. --- ## What SB 567 Changed — Key Amendments ### 1. Strengthened OMI/RMI Requirements SB 567 added stricter procedural requirements for landlords seeking to evict tenants for Owner Move-In or Relative Move-In. ### 2. Minimum Occupancy Period Under SB 567, the owner or qualified relative must occupy the unit for: | Requirement | SB 567 Rule | |---|---| | Minimum occupancy period | 12 consecutive months | | When it starts | Upon the displaced tenant vacating | | Occupancy must be | As a…