Rent Control: Castro Valley vs Oakland
How do rent control rules compare between Castro Valley, CA and Oakland, CA?
Castro Valley has fewer restrictions than Oakland.
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.
View full Castro Valley rules →Oakland, CA
Alameda County
Oakland has strong rent control under the Rent Adjustment Ordinance (OMC Chapter 8.22). The Oakland Rent Adjustment Program limits annual rent increases to the CPI change (capped at 10%) for covered units. Oakland's rent control is stronger than California's statewide AB 1482 protections.
View full Oakland rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Castro Valley | Oakland |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| Governing Code | - | OMC Chapter 8.22 — Rent Adjustment |
| Increase Limit | - | CPI change or 10%, whichever is less |
| Covered Units | - | Multi-family pre-1983 construction |
| Statewide | - | AB 1482 covers additional units |
| Penalty | - | Treble damages for violations |
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.
Oakland FAQ
How much can my landlord raise rent in Oakland?
For covered units, annual increases are limited to the CPI change (capped at 10%). Check the Rent Adjustment Program for the current year's allowed increase. One increase per 12-month period.
What units are covered by Oakland rent control?
Most multi-family units built before January 1, 1983 are covered by Oakland's Rent Adjustment Ordinance. Units not covered locally may still be protected by California's AB 1482.
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