Local Just Cause Eviction Ordinance

March 24, 2020

The Santa Barbara City Council voted 7-0 to block evictions for the next two months because of the coronavirus scare. The council used social distancing on Tuesday, sitting six feet part, with councilmembers Michael Jordan and Alejandra Gutierrez sitting where the audience sits.

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors also unanimously approved an emergency ordinance to temporarily prohibit evictions. Protections are in effect through May 31 or until the local proclamation of emergency is terminated, according to the ordinance. (Noozhawk Excerpt)

The City of Goleta passed Resolution No. 20-18, establishing Local Emergency Orders. For Santa Barbara County city-specific Rental Agreement Addendums, go to in Membership –> Members Only: Legal Forms.