Perris, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 21.02 § 21.02.010
At fault just cause
Operative Text
The "at fault just cause" termination of tenancy defined in Civil Code section 1946.2(b)(1)(F), relating to criminal activity and threat, is replaced and modified as follows: Criminal activity by the tenant on the residential real property, including any common areas, or any criminal activity or criminal threat, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 422 of the Penal Code, on or off the residential real property, that is documented by a police report and directed at any owner or agent of the owner of the residential real property.
Perris Code of Ordinances ch. 21.02 § 21.02.010 modifies the statewide definition of 'at fault just cause' for eviction related to criminal activity. Under this local rule, a landlord may terminate a tenancy on criminal-activity grounds only when the conduct is documented by a police report and is either criminal activity on the property (including common areas) or a criminal threat directed at an owner or the owner's agent. This replaces the broader language found in California Civil Code section 1946.2(b)(1)(F) with a narrower, documentation-based standard specific to Perris.
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Property owners and managers operating under Perris Code of Ordinances ch. 21.02 § 21.02.010 should be aware that a termination of tenancy based on criminal activity or criminal threats requires a police report documenting the conduct before that ground can be invoked. Compliant operators generally ensure that any qualifying incident is formally reported to law enforcement and that the documented conduct is directed at an owner or the owner's agent, or occurred on the residential property or its common areas. Relying solely on the state Civil Code 1946.2(b)(1)(F) standard without accounting for this local modification may result in a defective notice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Perris Code of Ordinances ch. 21.02 § 21.02.010, a landlord seeking to terminate a tenancy on criminal-activity grounds must meet a stricter local standard than state law alone would require, including the existence of a documented police report. Tenants who receive a termination notice citing criminal activity or criminal threats may have grounds to examine whether a qualifying police report actually exists and whether the alleged conduct meets the specific criteria set out in this provision. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid resources can help tenants understand how this local rule interacts with state eviction protections and what options may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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