Rent Control: Castro Valley vs Hayward
How do rent control rules compare between Castro Valley, CA and Hayward, CA?
Castro Valley has fewer restrictions than Hayward.
Castro Valley, CA
Alameda County
Alameda County unincorporated areas fall under California AB 1482 statewide rent cap limiting annual increases to 5 percent plus CPI, maximum 10 percent.
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Alameda County
Hayward Residential Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RRSO) caps annual increases at 5% for covered units. State AB 1482 Tenant Protection Act provides just-cause and rent caps for non-RRSO units.
View full Hayward rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Castro Valley | Hayward |
|---|---|---|
| Law | AB 1482 statewide rent cap | - |
| Cap | 5 percent plus CPI, max 10 percent | - |
| Exemptions | Units under 15 years, some single-family | - |
| Help | ECHO Fair Housing (510) 581-9380 | - |
| RRSO cap | - | 5% annual |
| AB 1482 cap | - | 5% + CPI, 10% max |
| RRSO coverage | - | Pre-July 1979 units |
| Just cause | - | Both laws require |
| Relocation | - | Required no-fault RRSO |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Castro Valley FAQ
How much can my landlord raise rent in Castro Valley?
Under AB 1482, most covered units have annual increases capped at 5 percent plus regional CPI, with a maximum total of 10 percent per year.
Is my single-family rental exempt from AB 1482?
Single-family homes and condos owned by individuals (not corporations) are generally exempt, but only if the landlord provided a written exemption notice to the tenant.
Hayward FAQ
Does Hayward rent control cover my building?
RRSO covers most pre-July 1979 multi-unit buildings; single-family homes and newer buildings fall under AB 1482 state law.
How much can my rent go up each year?
Covered units see 5% under RRSO; AB 1482 units see 5% plus CPI with a 10% annual hard cap.
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