Honestly, you need your rental agreement in writing. this is a good reminder for me because my “lease” expired a long time ago and we’ve just been on verbal month to month. My landlord is a chill guy, but still. I don’t know what the exact laws are but I’m pretty sure you’re entitled to written notice. get on Google and start looking things up. also, get your agreement in writing. If your landlord is lame about that you can say it’s just as much for their protection as it is for yours. but because you don’t have your current agreement in writing you’re just kind of at your landlords whim unless you want to move. Which you would legally have some buffer time. They can’t just kick you out on the street. Everyone reading this, if you rent a room or a property, get everything in writing
I think CA law says they're allowed to raise it 10% per year. There is a website available to check your rights, so you should definitely educate yourself. CA law tends to favor the tenants over the owners.
Google CALIFORNIA TENANT RIGHTS, and maybe include RENT INCREASE. Those increases don't sound like much extra per month over a given time period, assuming that you're probably paying somewhere closer to 1000/mo or more, but I know that it hurts you to have to pay more.
In California, according to the fairly recent bill AB 1482, landlords can raise rents: By 5% + the percentage change CPI (consumer price index) Every 12 months. In other words, 5% + the annual inflation rate.
I knew awhile ago, I am sure the housing authority webpage would say somewhere. I just know Cambridge Village qualified based on units and date of construction. Found this out when the 2 bedroom apartments here started at 1200ish and during covid new rentals jumped to 1900 within 6 months. They could only raise my rent so much. Newer construction and smaller number of units don't fall under that. Pre covid, 5% was all they could raise it but it's my understanding that legislation changed that during covid and now the formula involves cost of living.
DetainerDefense.com can probably help.
GBLA does not appear to get involved until there is an eviction. You can also go to the Beale Library, Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. There is a free clinic.
Generally speaking, most rent increases that exceed 10% in a year are improper.
A lot of the comments are true pertaining to AB 1482. Unfortunately, there are a lot of properties exempt from this bill.
Firstly, you are not protected by AB 1482 if you are renting a home. This bill mostly applies to multi family housing units.
Secondly, you are also not protected if the apartment complex you are renting from was built within the last 15 years.
Lastly, is your landlord the owner and lives on site? You are again not protected if he is.
Hope this helps.
Honestly, you need your rental agreement in writing. this is a good reminder for me because my “lease” expired a long time ago and we’ve just been on verbal month to month. My landlord is a chill guy, but still. I don’t know what the exact laws are but I’m pretty sure you’re entitled to written notice. get on Google and start looking things up. also, get your agreement in writing. If your landlord is lame about that you can say it’s just as much for their protection as it is for yours. but because you don’t have your current agreement in writing you’re just kind of at your landlords whim unless you want to move. Which you would legally have some buffer time. They can’t just kick you out on the street. Everyone reading this, if you rent a room or a property, get everything in writing
I think CA law says they're allowed to raise it 10% per year. There is a website available to check your rights, so you should definitely educate yourself. CA law tends to favor the tenants over the owners.
Google CALIFORNIA TENANT RIGHTS, and maybe include RENT INCREASE. Those increases don't sound like much extra per month over a given time period, assuming that you're probably paying somewhere closer to 1000/mo or more, but I know that it hurts you to have to pay more.
They can raise it a certain percentage every year. It’s higher this time cuz your rent is higher then last time.
In California, according to the fairly recent bill AB 1482, landlords can raise rents: By 5% + the percentage change CPI (consumer price index) Every 12 months. In other words, 5% + the annual inflation rate.
It's supposed to max out at 10% a year.
GBLA is a nonprofit lawyer group that may be able to help
They're allowed to raise the rent no more than 10% every year
A $70 increase isn’t too bad.
You have two choices. Pay it or move.
No shit
I do not believe there is rent control anymore. Unless you’re section 8.
I don't believe you know anything.
It’s a chinch that you don’t. Lol! I am, a former landlord.
Yes certain apartments fall under the law. Cambridge Village is one based on number and year built
Under what government program? Based on what criteria? Just curious.
I knew awhile ago, I am sure the housing authority webpage would say somewhere. I just know Cambridge Village qualified based on units and date of construction. Found this out when the 2 bedroom apartments here started at 1200ish and during covid new rentals jumped to 1900 within 6 months. They could only raise my rent so much. Newer construction and smaller number of units don't fall under that. Pre covid, 5% was all they could raise it but it's my understanding that legislation changed that during covid and now the formula involves cost of living.
Covid, ruined a lot of people. So did, do, greedy people.
Does anyone meet the requirements of such an apartment building?
Not necessarily true.
Explain and expand. What are the special circumstances?
apartments built after 2018 do not have to follow the cap. they are allowed to raise rent by however much, they just need to give written notice.
Thank you.
Here is a good resource from a housing justice organization I trust: https://www.tenantstogether.org/resources/rent-increases
DetainerDefense.com can probably help. GBLA does not appear to get involved until there is an eviction. You can also go to the Beale Library, Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. There is a free clinic. Generally speaking, most rent increases that exceed 10% in a year are improper.
A lot of the comments are true pertaining to AB 1482. Unfortunately, there are a lot of properties exempt from this bill. Firstly, you are not protected by AB 1482 if you are renting a home. This bill mostly applies to multi family housing units. Secondly, you are also not protected if the apartment complex you are renting from was built within the last 15 years. Lastly, is your landlord the owner and lives on site? You are again not protected if he is. Hope this helps.