Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

California (Kern County) Tennant Law

Is there a maximum that I can raise rents for a tennant living in a rental property of mine? Lease has been expired for more than 2 years and tennant is currently month-to-month agreement.


Asked on 5/13/07, 1:45 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
George Shers Law Offices of Georges H. Shers

Re: California (Kern County) Tennant Law

Remember that if it is too big of a raise the tenant will leave and you may not be able to rent it that price or to a tenant of the same quality. A secure, on time payment from a good tenant is your main goal as a landlord.

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Answered on 5/14/07, 2:59 am
Robert L. Bennett Law offices of Robert L. Bennett

Re: California (Kern County) Tennant Law

No maximum, unless you live in an area with rent control (e.g. Santa Monica, parts of Bay Area, etc.). I am assuming your month-to-month lease does not forbid raising rent. You must give 30 days notice for raising rent 10% or less, 60 days notice is raise is above 10%.

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Answered on 5/13/07, 10:31 am


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