Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Rent Increase

I live in the San Bernardino county of California. Is there a limit/cap or % that a landlord can increase your rent to? And also is there an Intent to increase rent notice time frame? I just received notice of a $500 increase. Please advise.


Asked on 6/08/07, 11:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert L. Bennett Law offices of Robert L. Bennett

Re: Rent Increase

Check with local authorities, as to whether there are rent control ordinances, but I do not believe any exist in San Bernardino county. Landlord can increase rent with no limit, i.e. ceiling, subject to proper notice. Law is simple: under 10% increase requires 30 days notice; over 10% in a 12 month period requires 60 days' notice. I am assuming the increase was at the end of a lease.

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Answered on 6/09/07, 10:27 am


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