Rent Control: Mountain View vs Sunnyvale
How do rent control rules compare between Mountain View, CA and Sunnyvale, CA?
Mountain View and Sunnyvale have similar restriction levels.
Mountain View, CA
Santa Clara County
The Mountain View CSFRA caps rent increases on pre-1995 multi-family units at CPI (2-5 percent). Just-cause eviction and relocation assistance apply. AB 1482 covers newer units.
View full Mountain View rules →Sunnyvale, CA
Santa Clara County
Sunnyvale has local Rent Stabilization plus statewide AB 1482 protections. Most multifamily rentals are capped at annual CPI-based increases with just-cause eviction requirements.
View full Sunnyvale rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Mountain View | Sunnyvale |
|---|---|---|
| Covered units | Multi-family pre-Feb 1995 | - |
| Annual cap | CPI, 2-5 percent range | - |
| Just cause | 11 enumerated reasons | - |
| Relocation assistance | 3 months plus moving | - |
| Post-1995 law | AB 1482 applies | - |
| Local program | - | Sunnyvale Rent Stabilization |
| State cap | - | AB 1482: 5% + CPI, max 10% |
| Just-cause | - | Required after 12 months |
| Costa-Hawkins | - | Exempts SFR, condo, post-1995 |
| Relocation payment | - | One month rent for no-fault |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Mountain View FAQ
Is my apartment covered by Mountain View rent control?
Multi-family units (2 or more) with a certificate of occupancy before February 1, 1995 fall under CSFRA. Newer buildings and single-family rentals typically fall under AB 1482 instead.
How much can my landlord raise rent this year?
CSFRA units see CPI-based increases between 2 and 5 percent annually. AB 1482 units can rise by CPI plus 5 percent, capped at 10 percent. The RHC publishes the current CSFRA figure each September.
Sunnyvale FAQ
Is my unit under rent control?
Most pre-1995 multifamily is covered locally; newer units and single-family homes usually fall under AB 1482 only.
How much can my landlord raise rent?
Annual increases are capped at CPI-based rates under local rules or 5% + CPI (max 10%) under AB 1482.
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