California’s anti-price gouging statute, Penal Code Section 396, prohibits individuals, specified industries, and service providers from raising the price of many consumer goods and services by more than 10 percent…
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Complying with the City of Alameda’s Rent Control Program
The City of Alameda’s rent control program has been enacted through a series of ordinances over the years. The original program became effective in 2015. In the summer of 2019,…
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Month-to-Month Tenancies: Changing the Terms
If the owner changes the terms of a month-to-month tenancy (such as changes to a pet policy or laundry room use), the owner must provide the tenant with written notice.…
Forms CA-159
Ninety-Day Notice of Change of Monthly Rent (Properties Exempt from State and Local Rent Control)
Effective January 1, 2020, a ninety-day notice is required for increases of more than 10% (cumulatively) in any 12-month period for a month-to-month tenancy for a rental unit that is exempt from…
Forms CA-156
Notice of AB 1482 Rent Rollback
This form allows a Landlord to give notice to a Resident if a Rent Rollback is required under AB 1482. Effective January 1, 2020, AB 1482 imposes Rent Caps and…
On February 2, 2021, the San Jose City Council adopted a rent freeze ordinance. This ordinance places a moratorium on rent increases for residents of rent controlled units who have…
Under California law, a landlord cannot mandate that tenants pay the rent or security deposits with cash or electronic funds transfers as the only forms of payment. To be clear,…
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Rent Increases: 30- and 90-Day Notice Requirements
AB 1110 was signed by the Governor on October 8th. It will take effect on January 1, 2020 and requires a 90 days’ written notice when rental property owners increase…
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Richmond’s Rent Control Law – Compliance
Complying with Richmond’s Rent Control Law On November 8, 2016, Richmond voters adopted the Richmond Fair Rent, Just Cause for Eviction, and Homeowner Protection Ordinance, known as Measure L. This…
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States of Emergency
California’s anti-price gouging statute, Penal Code Section 396, prohibits individuals, specified industries, and service providers from raising the price of many consumer goods and services by more than 10 percent…