Wasatch Property Management v. Degrate

Opinion

MORENO, J.

The federal government, through the “Section 8” program, provides financial assistance to low-income tenants. (42 U.S.C. § 1437f.) We granted review to determine whether a landlord who terminates a tenancy agreement with a tenant receiving federal financial assistance through the Section 8 program (Section 8 tenant) is required by Civil Code section 1954.535 to give the tenant 90 days’ notice if the property is not subject to a local rent control ordinance. We conclude that Civil Code section 1954.535 applies whether or not the property is subject to a local rent control…