Summary
Landlords in California must provide a 60-day notice for rent increases over 10%. The Tenant Protection Act caps rent increases at 5% plus the cost of living or 10%, whichever is lower, for properties built before 2002. Properties built after 2002 are not subject to this cap. Check local rent control laws for additional restrictions. Legal forms for rent increases can be obtained from the California Department of Consumer Affairs website.Full Conversation
I am wanting to know. Currently I am a landlord renting my home to tenants for $*,* a month in Turlock, California. I want to raise rent as I have not in two years. What is the max amount I can raise rent ?
In California, if the rent increase is over *%, a landlord must give 60 days notice. There's no state limit on rent increase. Local rent control laws may apply.
okay, so I can raise it to $* ?
Yes, you can raise it to $*. However, you must provide your tenants with a *-day notice. Please check if Turlock has any local rent control laws.
Okay perfect. I was worried I can only raise it *% max
That's correct, ****. Just ensure to provide a *-day notice. Is there anything else I can help you with?
Where can I get a legal form to raise the rent
You can obtain a legal form for rent increase from the California Department of Consumer Affairs' website. Is there anything else I can assist you with?
The California Department of Consumer Affairs website states, "The Tenant Protection Act caps rent increases for most tenants in California. Landlords cannot raise rent more than *% total or *% plus the percentage change in the cost of living – whichever is lower – over a *-month period. "
Are you aware of when the Tenant Protection Act came into effect for your property? This could affect your ability to raise the rent.
What does that mean
The Tenant Protection Act came into effect on January *, *. It applies to certain properties depending on factors like when they were built. Are you aware of when your property was built?
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Since your property was built in *, it falls under the Tenant Protection Act. You can only raise the rent by *% plus the percentage change in the cost of living, or *% total, whichever is lower.
If my house was built in * ?
If your house was built in *, it would not fall under the Tenant Protection Act. Therefore, there would be no state-imposed limit on rent increases.