California · Rent increase notice

California rent increase notice

California landlords must give at least 30 days’ notice before raising the rent on a month-to-month tenancy. California also limits how much the rent can go up each year for many units.

The rule

Notice, month-to-month
30 days
Statewide rent control
Yes
Notice
30 days’ written notice for an increase of 10% or less over 12 months; 90 days if the increase exceeds 10%.
Rent control
Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) caps annual increases at 5% plus CPI or 10%, whichever is lower, for covered units, in effect until January 1, 2030; exemptions include housing built within the last 15 years. Stricter local rent control ordinances also apply.

Law: Cal. Civ. Code § 827; § 1947.12

Last reviewed September 30, 2026

Not legal advice. Statutes change; check the linked section.