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New Law for San Diego "Cash For Keys" for at-fault - 2 months rent?
I have a property in the city of San Diego (92116 zip code). I have a tenant that has not paid August rent. Rent was due August 1st ($2750), and per my lease is late the day after. I acquired the property in mid July 2023, and this tenant was already late 1 month with the old owner. So I issued the 3-day notice to pay or quit on August 2nd (posted on door and mailed first class for only the amount of the rent due, no late fees, etc). The tenant has also changed the locks and not provided me a key which violates the lease as well. She very rarely will text or pick up her phone. I was able to finally talk to her in person yesterday, and she clearly looks like she is on drugs. I offered her $2750 if she moves out within 1 week. She says she thinks she can do that, but I'm not holding my breath.
I spoke to an eviction attorney (referred by my Realtor whose client has used her). She said that a new law in San Diego just passed where the landlord must offer at least 2 months rent for a "Cash for Keys" agreement now, even for at fault (non payment of rent) situations. I could not find this law anywhere in my Google searching. My attorney suggests getting the unlawful detainer paperwork going now instead.
Has anyone heard of this new law on Cash for Keys for at even at- fault (non-payment of rent) termination? If so, what is the law/code so i can read it through.