The Ellis Act allows owners to permanently withdraw rental units from the market. The City of Oakland has specific requirements that must be followed when removing a property through the the Ellis Act. The procedures in the City of Oakland for compliance with the Ellis Act can be found in Sections 8.22.
Oakland is one of 15 cities in California with rent control (Oakland Rent Adjustment Program or RAP). This means that the city regulates the amount that landlords are permitted to increase their rent. If you are covered under RAP, then: Your landlord can only raise your rent once every 12 months.
In Oakland, if your tenant is in breach of their contract or they are in violation of their lease, the landlord has to take the proper steps to notify them before they can proceed with an Unlawful Detainer. 1. The landlord must first serve a "warning notice", also known as the 7 Day Notice to Cease.
Material violation of rental agreement after written notice to stop. Causing substantial damage to the unit. Tenant continues to disturb the peace and quiet enjoyment of other tenants after written notice to stop. Engaging in unlawful activity on the premises.
If you don't do what your landlord asks, they can start an eviction case to ask the judge to order you to move out. After the landlord gives you the Notice it can take 30-45 days, or longer, for the eviction case to end. If you lose the case, the judge can order you to move out of your home.
Oakland is one of 15 cities in California with rent control (Oakland Rent Adjustment Program or RAP). This means that the city regulates the amount that landlords are permitted to increase their rent. If you are covered under RAP, then: Your landlord can only raise your rent once every 12 months.
On , the Oakland City Council passed legislation to end the COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium as well as to add new permanent tenant eviction protections.
CPI Announcement Update: Effective August 1, 2024, the new annual CPI rent increase is 2.3%. Here, you will find more information on ALLOWABLE RENT INCREASES AS OF JULY 1, 2024.