Rental Property Rules in San Rafael, CA (2026)

San Rafael Municipal Code Section 10.100.040(A)

Tenant-initiated Mediation. A tenant residing in a dwelling unit may file a request and receive mediation services within either thirty (30) calendar days from the enactment of this chapter or ten (10) calendar days of the tenant's receipt of one (1) or more notices in accordance with California Civil Code section 827 that individually or cumulatively increase rent more than five (5) percent wi...

San Rafael Municipal Code § 10.105.040

A.Prerequisites to Terminate. No landlord may terminate a residential tenancy of a dwelling unit unless the landlord can demonstrate:1.The landlord possesses a valid business license in accordance with Chapter 10.04 of this Code; and2.The landlord has previously provided the tenant with the notice of tenant rights as required by Section 10.100.070 of this Code, or can otherwise demonstrate time...

San Rafael Municipal Code § 10.100.080

A.Notice Requirement. Landlords must provide to each tenant a notice of tenant rights under this chapter that describes the mediation service and how to request service. The required notice may be printed conspicuously within the lease or rental agreement or notice of rent increase or may be provided on a separate form. A form for providing such notice may be issued in the guidelines, and the u...

San Rafael Municipal Code § 12.260.020 (amending IPMC § 602.3)

602.3 Heat supply. Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat during the period from [DATE] to [DATE] to maintain a temperature of not less than 68°F (20°C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.