Tenant Rights In California

Summary

In California, a landlord cannot end a tenancy solely due to late rent if the tenant pays in full, including late fees, before the deadline in a pay or quit notice. However, recurring late payments can lead to a 3-day unconditional quit notice. Rent increases are capped at 10% per year for units not under rent control, and increases above 10% require a 90-day notice. Failure to provide written notice for such increases is a violation, and tenants can refuse to pay the increased amount until proper notice is given. For more specific advice, consult a local attorney or contact the San Bernardino County Housing Authority.

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Aime
Hello Aime, nice to meet you. How can I assist you with your legal issue today?
Hello I have a landlord tenant issue are you able to assist with this
Hello Aime, I can certainly provide general information. Could you please share more details about the issue? Also, may I know where you are located? This would help me give you more precise information.
San Bernardino county, California
Hello Aime, I'm here to help. Could you please elaborate on the specific landlord-tenant issue you're facing?
My landlord has asked me to vacate the property because she doesn't want to rent to me anymore. I have been late the last 10 months however she always gets paid with the late fee in the current month. This is my 1st question. Everything I read online says this is not legal
In California:
- A landlord can't end a tenancy because of late rent if the tenant pays in full, including late fees, before the deadline in a pay or quit notice.
- However, if late rent becomes a recurring issue, the landlord can issue a *-day unconditional quit notice.
For more specific advice, consult a local attorney.
Next question is... I signed a lease with her in August *, rent was $*.*. In August * she raised the rent to $*.*. Isn't this above the allowable *%
In California:
- A landlord can increase rent by up to *% per year for units not subject to rent control.
- If the increase is more than *%, they must provide 90 days' notice.
If unsure, consult a local attorney or the housing authority in San Bernardino County.
There was no written notice at all given. Is there any repercussion for this
In California:
- Failure to provide written notice for a rent increase over *% is a violation.
- You can refuse to pay the increased amount until proper notice is given.
For further assistance, contact San Bernardino County Housing Authority.

San Bernardino County Housing Authority


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * E Brier Dr, San Bernardino, CA *
Website: www.hacsb.com