What is a No-Cause Eviction?

What is a No-Cause Eviction?

A No-Cause Eviction is a type of eviction where a landlord terminates a tenant's lease or rental agreement without providing a specific reason. Unlike a "for-cause" eviction, which occurs when a tenant violates the terms of the lease (such as failing to pay rent or causing property damage), a no-cause eviction doesn't require the tenant to have done anything wrong.

Typically, no-cause evictions are allowed only after the lease has expired or is month-to-month. Landlords must usually follow state and local laws regarding notice periods, which often require them to give tenants advance notice, typically ranging from 30 to 90 days, depending on the jurisdiction.

Some areas with rent control or tenant protection laws have restrictions or bans on no-cause evictions to prevent landlords from evicting tenants for unfair reasons, such as raising the rent for new tenants.