Newark Rent Review | Ordinance 561 Rules for Landlords
Newark, California Ordinance 561 takes effect May 1, 2026. Any increase above 5% now requires mediation notices in three languages. Miss the translation and your rent increase is legally void.
San Leandro Rent Control Delay | New 2027 Registry Deadline
San Leandro pushed its rental registry deadline to January 31, 2027 — but the July 2025 base rent anchor didn’t move. Miss the new deadline and you lose the right to raise rent entirely.
Clearing a San Leandro Unit for a Remodel? Write a $7,000 Check to Your Tenant First.
Planning an owner move-in or a gut remodel in San Leandro? Expect to owe three times monthly rent, capped at $7,000. Single-family homes are exempt. Duplexes and apartment buildings are fully on the hook.
Capital Improvement Passthroughs: Beat Oakland’s 0.8% Rent Cap
Oakland lets you pass through 70% of qualifying capital improvements, but only within 24 months. See what qualifies, the amortization math, and the filing traps.
Delinquent Oakland Business Tax? No Evictions, No Rent Increases Allowed
Delinquent on Oakland business taxes? No-fault evictions and rent increases are barred. See the certificate you must attach and the 180-day tenant petition window.
Alameda’s Utility Fee Ban: How Landlords Protect Their Income
Alameda’s Ordinance 3407 bans RUBS and flat utility fees on new tenancies starting Aug 6, 2026. See who must comply and how to recover the cost legally.