Rental Property Rules in Alameda County, CA (2026)

4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 6 cities in Alameda County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Alameda County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Rent Control

Alameda County unincorporated areas fall under California AB 1482 statewide rent cap limiting annual increases to 5 percent plus CPI, maximum 10 percent.

Rent Control in Alameda County

Light Restrictions

California Civil Code § 1947.12(a) (AB 1482)

(a)(1) Subject to subdivision (b), an owner of residential real property shall not, over the course of any 12-month period, increase the gross rental rate for a dwelling or a unit more than 5 percent plus the percentage change in the cost of living, or 10 percent, whichever is lower, of the lowest gross rental rate charged for that dwelling or unit at any time during the 12 months prior to the ...

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Just Cause Eviction

Alameda County unincorporated areas are covered by AB 1482 just cause eviction rules requiring landlords to cite a specific lawful reason for terminating tenancies over 12 months.

Just Cause Eviction in Alameda County

Heavy Restrictions

California Civil Code § 1946.2(a)–(b) (AB 1482 Tenant Protection Act of 2019)

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, after a tenant has continuously and lawfully occupied a residential real property for 12 months, the owner of the residential real property shall not terminate the tenancy without just cause, which shall be stated in the written notice to terminate tenancy. ... (b) For purposes of this section, "just cause" includes either of the following: (1) At-fault just c...

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Rent Increase Notice

Unincorporated Alameda County mobilehome park owners cannot charge a rent increase until they give the notices state law requires and disclose where residents can review the Mobilehome Residency Law.

Mobilehome Rent Increase Notice in Alameda County

Some Restrictions

Alameda County Code § 3.32.070

Rent increases pursuant to this chapter shall not be effective and shall not be charged, accepted, received or retained until the park owner has given all notices required by state law (see e.g. Civil Code Section 798.30), this chapter, and the rent review procedures. Park owners shall maintain a current paper copy of the California Mobilehome Residency Law (Civil Code Sections 798 et seq.) ...

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Repairs & Habitability

Alameda County enforces habitability violations through a complaint-driven inspection and abatement process, with a right of entry into any building believed substandard and a hearing officer authorized to order repairs.

Rental Habitability Inspections in Alameda County

Significant Restrictions

Alameda County Code § 15.28.020

Right of Entry. Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this code...the enforcement official...has reasonable cause to believe...a violation of this code exists in any building or any premises...he may enter such building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed upon him by law, ordinance, rule, or regulation.

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