Units which are exempt from the Rent Ordinance are governed by the California Civil Code which does not require a just cause for eviction, but which does require proper notice and a court order. Violation of a lawful obligation under the rental agreement, i.e. habitual late payment of rent. Tenant is creating a nuisance and disturbing other tenants or damaging property. The unit is being used for illegal purposes. Tenant refuses to renew a rental agreement which is materially the same.
Tenant refuses the landlord access to the rental unit as required by state or local law.
Landlord seeks to sell the unit in accordance with condominium conversion rules under the SF Subdivision Ordinance. Landlord seeks to substantially rehabilitate or completely rebuild the unit. Landlord plans to demolish or permanently remove the unit from the rental market. Landlord needs to temporarily evict the tenant in order to get rid of lead paint on the property. Landlord or family member intends to move into the unit.