Rent control rules in Escondido, CA — also known as rent stabilization or rent cap ordinances — limit annual rent increases and protect tenants from displacement.
Escondido has NO local rent control. State AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act 2019) caps annual rent increases at 5% + CPI (max 10%) and requires just-cause eviction on covered units.
Escondido has not adopted any local rent stabilization ordinance. All rental rent-increase limits are governed by California's AB 1482 Tenant Protection Act (Civil Code §1946.2 and §1947.12). AB 1482 caps annual rent increases at 5% plus local CPI, with an absolute ceiling of 10% in any 12-month period, and requires just-cause termination for tenancies over 12 months. Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act (Civil Code §1954.50) exempts: single-family homes and condos (if owner isn't a REIT/corp and proper notice given), housing built within the last 15 years (rolling), and owner-occupied duplexes. Violations of AB 1482 are enforced through civil court — tenants may sue for excess rent plus attorney fees.
Excess rent under AB 1482: tenant civil action for refund of overcharge plus attorney's fees under CC §1947.15. Improper eviction: statutory damages up to 3x actual damages plus relocation assistance (1 month's rent).
Escondido, CA
Escondido prohibits amplified sound that disturbs neighbors under EMC Section 17-227(k). Sound devices audible beyond 50 feet between 10 PM and 8 AM are a pr...
Escondido, CA
Escondido regulates barking dogs under the general noise ordinance. Frequent or long-continued animal noise causing annoyance is unlawful. Complaints investi...
Escondido, CA
Escondido industrial noise limits: 70 dBA daytime / 65 dBA nighttime at industrial property lines, 60/55 dBA at residential receptors. Stationary noise sourc...
Escondido, CA
Outdoor amplified music in Escondido is limited to 55 dBA (day) and 45 dBA (night) at residential property lines. Events over these limits require a special ...
Escondido, CA
Escondido tows vehicles parked on public streets over 72 hours under CA Vehicle Code §22651(k). Vehicles on private property without plates/registration also...
Escondido, CA
Escondido prohibits RV parking on public streets except for 48 hours before/after a trip within 100 yards of the registered address. On-property RVs must be ...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in San Diego County.
See how other cities in San Diego County handle rent control.
See how Escondido's rent control rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.