Tenants and landlords can always visit this website for important information about everything from rent control to evictions, dispute resolution to relocation benefits. WHAT IS IT? This ordinance limits rent increases to 5% every 12 months, and provides a system for landlords and tenants to seek dispute mediation.
Tenants have the right to a safe and habitable living environment, and they can take action if their landlord fails to address serious issues. In California, landlords must provide reasonable notice before entering a rental unit and return security deposits within 21 days of move-out.
The Apartment Rent Ordinance limits rent hikes to 5% every 12 months for units built before September 7, 1979. This helps maintain affordability in rental housing. Landlords must follow guidelines set to prevent sudden, large rent increases. San Jose's rent stabilization program ensures tenants understand their rights.
San Jose's Apartment Rent Ordinance protects San Jose tenants who live in apartment buildings with 3 or more units built before 1979. For tenants who live in units covered by San Jose's Apartment Rent Ordinance, rent increases may only be given once in a 12-month period. The maximum annual allowable increase is 5%.
The San José Municipal Code Section 13.28. 400 places responsibility for tree care and maintenance on the adjacent property owner.
Tenant Preference Policies This program helps renters applying for rent-restricted affordable housing who live in certain areas of the City that are undergoing, or at risk of, displacement. The program is currently being implemented.
Ing to San José Municipal Code section 17.23. 310, a landlord may only raise rent for a covered rental unit by 5% of the rent charged in the preceding twelve months.
The Rent Stabilization Program has resources to assist apartment and mobilehome tenants and landlords on matters related to evictions, rent increases, tenant/landlord disputes, the Rent Registry, and the City's housing ordinances. You may contact the Rent Stabilization Program team at 408-975-4480.
Ing to San José Municipal Code section 17.23. 310, a landlord may only raise rent for a covered rental unit by 5% of the rent charged in the preceding twelve months.