Can landlord evict for reporting repairs?
How the answer differs across 2 jurisdictions
The Short Answer
No, your landlord cannot lawfully evict you for reporting repairs to the council — doing so may amount to retaliatory eviction, which is illegal under UK law.
6 months
Retaliation ban period
s. 21
No-fault eviction section
1988
Housing Act year
Illegal
Retaliatory eviction
US-CaliforniaFull article The Short Answer
No, California law prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants for reporting code violations, and such retaliation is illegal within 180 days of the complaint.
180 days
Retaliation window
$2,000
Min. civil penalty
3x rent
Damages cap
90 days
Lease renewal protection
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UKCan my landlord evict me for reporting repairs to the council?US-CaliforniaCan my landlord retaliate against me for reporting code violations?Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: June 2026.