San Mateo County, CA Rental Property Rules: Rent Increase Notice (2026)

The petition shall be filed with the Hearing Officer no later than sixty (60) days before the desired date the requested rent increase is to take effect.3.The petition shall contain a copy of a certified letter sent to the affected tenants notifying them of the petition and the amount of increase requested.4.The petition shall contain a statement attesting to the availability of any records required by the Hearing Officer to complete his or her review of the request for rent adjustment. Records shall include, but not be limited to, any audits of the mobilehome park's books, financial statements, and records relating to any governmental or utility assessments which have been levied upon the mobilehome park.5.The petition shall be accompanied by a check or money order in the amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) to cover costs incurred by the County in fulfilling the Hearing Officer's responsibilities. The fee is nonrefundable. However, at the conclusion of the hearing, and upon making a finding that the petitioner has both successfully pursued the petition and pursued it in good faith, the Hearing Officer may grant to the petitioner a monthly surcharge to be added to the rents of the tenants to recover this fee paid to the County. Such a surcharge shall be a limited-duration pass-through to be paid monthly by the tenants over a period of five years.6.The petition shall be submitted under penalty of perjury. (Ord. 4188, 9/23/03)