Fremont vs Hayward
How do rent control rules compare between Fremont, CA and Hayward, CA?
Fremont has fewer restrictions than Hayward.
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 →Hayward, CA
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 | Fremont | Hayward |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| 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.
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.
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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