Rental Property Rules
Tenant right to re-occupy a unit after no-fault eviction (substantial remodel, owner move-in failure) at original rent — qualifying triggers and notice rules.
Local limits on how much landlords can raise rent each year, including which properties are covered and exemptions for newer buildings.
Protections requiring landlords to have a valid reason to evict tenants, such as nonpayment of rent, lease violations, or owner move-in.
Requirements for landlords to register rental properties with the city, including inspection programs, fees, and occupancy standards.
Required tenant relocation payments for no-fault evictions and Ellis Act withdrawals — typical amounts, qualifying triggers, and how cities enforce payment.
Caps on how much landlords may collect as security deposits, return deadlines, itemized-deduction requirements, and tenant remedies for wrongfully withheld deposits.
Rules around buyout agreements where landlords pay tenants to vacate, including required disclosures, cooling-off periods, and city filing requirements.