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The Tenant Protection Act of 2019 went into effect on January 1, 2020 and unless it is renewed, it will expire on January 1, 2030.
For an increase in rent that is 10 percent or less (in any 12-month period), owners must provide tenants with at least 30-days' advance notice. If an owner gives more than one rent increase per year and those increases total more than 10 percent, the owner must give tenants a 60-day advance notice.
Limits on Rent Increases The Tenant Protection Act caps rent increases for most tenants in California. Landlords cannot raise rent more than 10% total or 5% plus the percentage change in the cost of living ? whichever is lower ? over a 12-month period.
Raising rent in California Landlords are allowed to raise rent by a maximum of 10% every 12 months. That means if the CPI change is above 5%, the maximum increase caps at 10%. It's vital to understand, however, that the actual amount you can raise rent depends largely on your local city laws.
What to include in a rent increase letter Date of the rent increase letter. Name and information of the tenant and landlord. Property address and unit number (if applicable). Reference to the expiration date of the existing lease. Current rent amount. Amount of rent increase. Date the rent increase will go into effect.