Rent Control: Oakland vs San Leandro
How do rent control rules compare between Oakland, CA and San Leandro, CA?
San Leandro has fewer restrictions than Oakland.
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 →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 | Oakland | San Leandro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| Local program | - | Rent Review Ordinance 2020 |
| State cap | - | AB 1482 - CPI+5%, 10% max |
| Just cause | - | After 12 months |
| Age exemption | - | Under 15 years |
| SFH exemption | - | If non-corporate owner |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
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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