Rent Control: Berkeley vs San Leandro
How do rent control rules compare between Berkeley, CA and San Leandro, CA?
San Leandro 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 →San Leandro, CA
Alameda County
San Leandro adopted a local Rent Review Ordinance in 2020 for mediation. AB 1482 statewide rent cap also applies: CPI+5%, max 10% annually, just cause eviction.
View full San Leandro rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Berkeley | San Leandro |
|---|---|---|
| Adopted | 1980 (pre-Costa-Hawkins) | - |
| 2024 AGA | 2.3% | - |
| Coverage | Pre-June 1980 multifamily | - |
| Just cause | Citywide all units | After 12 months |
| Enforcement | Rent Stabilization Board | - |
| Local program | - | Rent Review Ordinance 2020 |
| State cap | - | AB 1482 - CPI+5%, 10% max |
| Age exemption | - | Under 15 years |
| SFH exemption | - | If non-corporate owner |
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.
San Leandro FAQ
Is San Leandro rent controlled?
Not in the strict sense. AB 1482 caps rent increases statewide, and San Leandro's Rent Review Ordinance provides local mediation.
How much can my landlord raise rent?
Under AB 1482, the lesser of 10% or 5% plus local CPI per 12-month period on covered properties.
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