Rent increases
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| Law | Where | Topic | Status | Effective | Last reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Fair Rent, Just Cause for Eviction and Homeowner Protection OrdinanceRichmond Municipal Code ch. 11.100 (Measure L) | Richmond | Just cause and evictions, Rent increases | In force | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| 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 |
| Berkeley Rent Stabilization and Just Cause OrdinanceBerkeley Municipal Code ch. 13.76 (Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Just Cause Ordinance; Measure BB) | Berkeley | Just cause and evictions, Rent increases | In force | Jan 1, 2026 | 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 |
| Costa-Hawkins: Limits on Local Rent ControlCiv. Code §§ 1954.50–1954.535 | California | Rent increases | In force | Jan 1, 1996 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Oakland Business Tax Certificate for Rental PropertyOakland Municipal Code ch. 5.04 (§§ 5.04.205, 5.04.300, 5.04.400); O.M.C. §§ 8.22.070, 8.22.090, 8.22.360 | Oakland | Fees and advertising, Rent increases | In force | Oct 5, 2026 | |
| Rent Increase Notice Rules: 30 or 90 Days (Civil Code 827)Civ. Code § 827 | California | Rent increases | 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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