Owner move-in evictions in SF, explained
An owner move-in eviction is not simply “the owner wants the unit back.” Local and state law set conditions on who may move in, how long they must occupy the unit, notices, and possible tenant protections. The rules have changed over time, so the current notice and ordinance matter.
If you receive one, keep the complete notice and record its delivery date. Do not rely only on a landlord’s explanation. Ask the Rent Board or a tenant lawyer to review the claimed ground, your unit’s coverage, and any rights to relocation or later re-rental information.
Never ignore an eviction notice. But do not assume it is valid merely because it has a legal-sounding title.
Sources: SF eviction guidance, California Civil Code §1946.2.