Rent Control: Berkeley vs Fremont
How do rent control rules compare between Berkeley, CA and Fremont, CA?
Fremont has fewer restrictions than Berkeley.
Berkeley, CA
Alameda County
Berkeley has one of the nation strongest Rent Stabilization Ordinances (adopted 1980) with annual AGA increases, just-cause eviction, and registration; enforced by the elected Rent Stabilization Board.
View full Berkeley rules →Fremont, CA
Alameda County
Fremont has no local rent stabilization ordinance; rentals are subject only to California AB 1482 statewide rent cap at 5 percent plus CPI or 10 percent max.
View full Fremont rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Berkeley | Fremont |
|---|---|---|
| Adopted | 1980 (pre-Costa-Hawkins) | - |
| 2024 AGA | 2.3% | - |
| Coverage | Pre-June 1980 multifamily | - |
| Just cause | Citywide all units | - |
| Enforcement | Rent Stabilization Board | - |
| Local Rent Control | - | None in Fremont |
| State Cap | - | AB 1482: 5 percent + CPI |
| Max Annual | - | 10 percent |
| Just Cause | - | After 12 months |
| Sunset | - | January 1, 2030 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Berkeley FAQ
Is my apartment rent-controlled?
Multifamily buildings built before June 1980 are fully covered; newer units and single-family homes have just-cause protection only.
How much can my rent go up?
Covered units: 2024 AGA of 2.3 percent. Non-covered units: AB 1482 cap of 5 percent plus local CPI up to 10 percent.
Fremont FAQ
Does Fremont have rent control?
No local ordinance exists; only California AB 1482 statewide rent cap applies to covered rentals.
Is my single-family rental covered by AB 1482?
Only if owned by a corporation, REIT, or LLC with corporate member; individual-owned SFRs are exempt with proper notice.
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