Month-to-Month Rent Increases in California: How Much, How Often & How Much Notice (2026)
A month-to-month rent increase in California runs on a different statute than ending the tenancy — Civil Code §827(b), not §1946.1. Here’s how much you can raise it (8.8% statewide, lower in Oakland, Berkeley, and Richmond), how often, and the notice you actually owe.
Should You Raise Rent at Renewal or Keep This Tenant? The East Bay Landlord’s Break-Even Math
A rent increase you’re legally allowed to charge isn’t automatically worth charging. Here’s the break-even math — using AEBP’s own East Bay portfolio data — for deciding whether to push the increase or keep a good tenant at renewal.
California Lease Renewals 2026: Notice Requirements, Rent Increases & What Landlords Often Get Wrong
A California lease doesn’t just “renew” — if the tenant stays and you accept rent, it automatically converts to month-to-month on the same terms. Here’s what that means for notice periods, combining a rent increase with a renewal, and just-cause protections at Oakland and Berkeley properties in 2026.
