Violation

California Code § 87224(f)Eviction Report Filing

How CCLD inspectors cite this regulation, what providers do to stay clear of it, and where it appears in the public record.

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Regulation text

What California Code § 87224(f) actually says

California Code § 87224(f)

A written report of any eviction shall be sent to the licensing agency within five (5) days.

From the field

What providers tell us about this citation

Based on community experience, not official guidance.

Failing to file an eviction report within five days leads to automatic Type B citations during CCLD file audits. Keep pre-addressed envelopes or email templates ready for the exact day a resident leaves your facility.

By the numbers

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0^*CCLD: counties where this citation appeared
--^*CCLD: rank among most-common citations
Trajectory: Steady

What other providers do

Common practices to stay clear of Eviction Report Filing

Common practices shared by providers. Confirm requirements with your licensing analyst.

Common practices

File a written report for every eviction.
Submit the report to CCLD within five days of the resident leaving.
Keep a copy of the eviction report in the resident file.

What to avoid

Forgetting to send the report during a stressful resident discharge.
Confusing the five-day reporting window with the 30-day notice period.
Filing the report but failing to keep internal documentation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Answers based on public CCLD data and regulation text. May not reflect recent changes.

What is an eviction report violation in an assisted living facility?

California Title 22, Section 87224(f) requires RCFEs to send a written eviction report to the licensing agency within five days of a resident's discharge. This documentation ensures CCLD can track involuntary moves and verify resident rights were protected during the transition. Operators must provide specific details about why the resident was asked to leave.

How common is this eviction reporting violation in California assisted living?

According to public CCLD inspection records, 29 California RCFEs received citations for failing to file these reports. Licensing Program Analysts classify this as a Type B deficiency because it poses a potential, rather than immediate, risk to residents if left uncorrected. The state requires strict reporting to track vulnerable adult displacement.

What happens if an RCFE is cited for a late eviction report?

Your assisted living facility will receive a Type B citation requiring a formal Plan of Correction. While Type B citations carry lower civil penalties than Type A citations, accumulated documentation deficiencies trigger increased CCLD inspections and can put your license at risk. Analysts will verify the report was submitted during follow-up visits.

How do I fix or prevent an eviction reporting violation?

Create a discharge checklist that includes notifying CCLD within five days of the move. Assign an administrator to draft and send the report on the exact day the resident leaves your community. LPAs check resident files during annual inspections, so dating the report accurately and keeping internal copies is essential for compliance.

Does a late eviction report affect my RCFE license?

Unreported evictions trigger licensing scrutiny during CCLD inspections. If analysts find multiple missing discharge documents, the state will question your facility's operational compliance and could place your license on conditional status. Consistent failure to report involuntary moves signals a breakdown in resident rights protections, which CCLD monitors closely.

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This information is educational and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed child care compliance consultant for guidance specific to your facility. Citation data is sourced from California Community Care Licensing Division public records and is refreshed regularly.

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