San Jose's Rent Stabilization Program requires landlords to provide tenants with a 30-day written notice for rent increases. They cannot exceed the 5% annual increase limit. This ensures predictability for renters and discourages sudden rent hikes.
Allowable Rent Increase Under the Ordinance Under the Apartment Rent Ordinance, the maximum allowable rent increase is one 5% increase in a 12-month period.
Steps to Add a Tenant to an Existing Lease Acquire a Written Request to Add a Tenant. Check the Unit's Occupancy Limit. Require a Completed Rental Application. Screen and Approve/Deny the New Tenant. Review the Details With Each Tenant.
Yes, you can add a tenant to an existing lease. While it's not the most simple process, it's not uncommon for a tenant to request to add a roommate or partner to their lease agreement. However, a lease is a legally binding agreement, so it's crucial to ensure each tenant is listed within the contract.
Most leases prohibit people not listed on the lease living there. The landlord may or may not be willing to add your girlfriend to the lease but without her being on the lease while still living there, you are probably in breach of your lease and presumably are subject to being evicted if she does not leave.
AB 1482, also known as the Tenant Protection Act of 2019, was enacted to provide rent increase limitations and eviction protections for tenants in California. Specifically, it caps annual rent increases at 5% plus the local CPI, or 10%, whichever is lower.
On June 4, 2024, the Board of Supervisors passed a motion to extend the temporary cap on rent increases of 4% effective through December 31, 2024, for fully covered rental units.
In general, things to include in a lease addendum might be: Your name. The rental property address. The tenant's name. Relevant policy/information (that complies with your state/municipal's rental laws) Consequences for breaking any contract agreements. Space to sign & date for landlord. Space to sign & date for tenant.
All you can do is ask the landlord, that pursuant to your lease, you'd like to add someone to the lease, and then the landlord can offer a new lease or not. And if the LL does offer it, it's up to you whether you want to accept it or not.
The San Jose Municipal Code (Section 13.24. 010) prohibits the placement of obstacles or obstructions in the public right of way, including traffic cones in the street.