El Cajon Landlord-Tenant Rules
El Cajon adds local rules on top of California landlord-tenant law. Here is what is different, with the city code or agency page behind each rule.
| Habitability/code enforcement & complaint line | Unsafe or substandard rental housing in El Cajon is handled by the City, not by the County's housing program. San Diego County's Food and Housing Division does not serve El Cajon and directs El Cajon housing complaints to the City at (619) 441-1742. City Code Compliance page: https://www.elcajon.gov/your-government/departments/community-development/code-compliance Source: Official source |
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Eviction cases in El Cajon are heard in: Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, Central Division, Hall of Justice, 330 W. Broadway, Room 225, San Diego (all unlawful detainers are filed here)
Local agencies
- City of El Cajon Code Compliance — Takes housing and code violation complaints for El Cajon. (619) 441-1742.
- CSA San Diego County — Fair housing and tenant-landlord rights help, based in El Cajon at 327 Van Houten Ave. 619-444-5700.
Frequently asked questions
What landlord-tenant rules does El Cajon add on top of California law?
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Last verified against official sources: October 28, 2026.
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