California
Rent Control State
Rent Increase Notice for California Landlords
Notify tenants of upcoming rent increases with proper notice Compliant with CA landlord-tenant law.
California Requirement: 30-Day Advance Notice
California requires 30 days notice. Rent control applies in: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Berkeley, Santa Monica, West Hollywood.
California Requirements for Rent Increase Notice
Notice Periods
- Nonpayment: 3 days
- Month-to-Month: 30 days
- Long-term Tenants: 60 days
- Rent Increase: 30 days
Security Deposit
- Maximum: 2 months unfurnished, 3 months furnished
- Return Deadline: 21 days
Rent Control
Rent control applies in some areas
Cities with rent control: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Berkeley, Santa Monica, West Hollywood
Key CA Facts
- 3-day notice for nonpayment
- 60-day notice for tenants over 1 year
- Statewide rent cap (AB 1482): 5% + CPI or 10% max
- Just cause eviction required for covered properties
Problems This Rent Increase Notice Solves
Tenant claims they weren't notified of rent increase
Increase challenged because of improper notice period
Need proof of when notice was delivered
Unsure how much advance notice is required