Renter Protections
Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Evictions
At the November 2, 2022 Fairfax Town Council meeting, the Town Council adopted two ordinances to create a just cause eviction and rent stabilization program. Although these new ordinances are in effect, their provisions will not be implemented until sufficient agreements for support have been approved by the Town Council. Upon approval, the Council will set an implementation date by resolution.
Just Cause Evictions Workshop
The Just Cause Evictions Workshop was held on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The workshop was to identify, discuss, and prioritize potential amendments to the Ordinance. View the workshop recording online.
Amending the Ordinances
Changes to the ordinances were adopted by the Town Council on September 6, 2023 and will be effective October 6, 2023. A copy of the adopted ordinance is linked in the table below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Legal Aid of Marin has prepared the frequently asked questions and answers below. While they may not answer every question, we hope they are helpful.
Exemption Table
| Unit Description | Rent Stabilization | Just Cause Eviction |
| Single-family homes | No | Yes |
| Room in a single-family home with its own bathroom or kitchen | No | Yes |
| Room in a single-family home without its own bathroom or kitchen | No | Yes |
| Duplexes constructed before 1995 | Yes | Yes |
| Duplexes constructed after 1995 | No | Yes |
| Multi-unit apartment buildings constructed before 1995 | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-unit apartment buildings constructed after 1995 | No | Yes |
| Condominiums | No | Yes |
| ADUs constructed before 1995 | Yes | Yes |
| ADUs constructed after 1995 | No | Yes |
| JADUs with their own bathroom or kitchen constructed before 1995 | Yes | Yes |
| JADUs without its own bathroom or kitchen | No | Yes |
| JADUs with its own bathroom or kitchen after 1995 | No | Yes |
| JADUs without its own bathroom or kitchen | No | Yes |
| Short-term rentals (less than 30 days) | No | No |