“No Fault” (Excluding Ellis Act) Eviction Ban Likely Thru June 30, 2021

Evictions for reasons other than nonpayment can proceed only if necessary due to violence, threat of violence, health/safety issues, or Ellis Act. This limit on evictions is set to expire on March 31, 2021 (Ordinance No. 216-20), so starting April 1, evictions not based on unpaid rent may proceed subject to the City’s Rent Ordinance. However, the first reading by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to extend the expiration date through June 30, 2021 was unanimous, so the expiration is very likely to be extended.

The CDC Order provides additional protection.

https://sf.gov/information/about-covid-19-emergency-tenant-protections