Oakland
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Oakland rules
| Law | Where | Topic | Status | Effective | Last reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Rent Adjustment Program (RAP): Allowable Rent IncreasesOakland Municipal Code ch. 8.22, Art. I (Rent Adjustment Ordinance) | Oakland | Rent increases | In force | Aug 1, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Oakland RAP Fee and Rent RegistryOakland Municipal Code §§ 8.22.500–8.22.520 (Art. IV) | Oakland | Fees and advertising | In force | Sep 25, 2026 | |
| Oakland Just Cause for Eviction (Measure EE)Oakland Municipal Code ch. 8.22, Art. II (§§ 8.22.300–8.22.390) | Oakland | Just cause and evictions | In force | Sep 25, 2026 |
California rules that also apply
| Law | Where | Topic | Status | Effective | Last reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB 747 (SPARE Act): Stricter Proof of Service in EvictionsAB 747 (Stats. 2025, ch. 563); Code Civ. Proc. §§ 415.20, 415.45, 417.10, 1166 | California | Just cause and evictions | Upcoming | Jan 1, 2027 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| AB 2801: Security Deposit PhotosAB 2801 (Stats. 2024, ch. 280); Civ. Code § 1950.5 | California | Security deposits | In force | Apr 1, 2025 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Security Deposits: The One-Month Cap and 21-Day Return RuleCiv. Code § 1950.5 (as amended by AB 12, AB 2801, AB 414) | California | Security deposits | In force | Jul 1, 2024 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| AB 1482 Just Cause: When a California Landlord Can End a TenancyAB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act); Civ. Code § 1946.2 | California | Just cause and evictions | In force | Jan 1, 2020 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| AB 1482 Rent Cap: California’s Statewide Limit on Rent IncreasesAB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act); Civ. Code § 1947.12 | California | Rent increases | In force | Jan 1, 2020 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Habitability: What a California Landlord Must MaintainCiv. Code §§ 1941, 1941.1, 1942 (as amended by AB 628) | California | Habitability and repairs | In force | Sep 25, 2026 | |
| Rent Increase Notice Rules: 30 or 90 Days (Civil Code 827)Civ. Code § 827 | California | Rent increases | In force | Sep 25, 2026 | |
| 3-Day Notices in California: Pay or Quit, Cure or Quit, and How to Serve ThemCode Civ. Proc. §§ 1161, 1162 | California | Just cause and evictions | In force | Sep 25, 2026 |
Article provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. California landlord-tenant law is subject to change, and local ordinances in Berkeley, Oakland, and other East Bay cities may impose requirements beyond those described here. Consult a licensed attorney or qualified property management professional before taking action based on any information in this guide.
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