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Can the landlord use any other measure to force the tenant to leave?

No, according to California law, a landlord cannot use self-help measures to force a tenant to move. Even if a tenant is months behind on the rent, the landlord cannot:

• Physically remove the tenant;
• Get rid of the tenant's personal property;
• Lock the tenant out;
• Cut off the utilities, such as water or electricity;
• Remove outside windows or doors; or
• Change the locks to the premises.

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