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.
The 90-Day Clock: How Oakland Landlords Are Forfeiting a 10% Rent Increase on Extra Tenants
Approved a roommate on your Oakland rental? A 90-day clock just started. File the RAP petition in time and you capture 5% per occupant. Miss day 91 and that money is gone permanently.
Bay Area Landlords: How to Handle Domestic Violence Lease Breaks in 2026
New California laws reshape domestic violence lease breaks. Bay Area landlords must meet the 14-day notice rule, 24-hour lock change deadline, and AB 2801 photo requirements. Learn the deposit rules and discrimination traps to avoid.
Oakland Landlords Beware: The Garbage Bill Trap That Could Cost You Everything
Are you an Oakland landlord trying to pass utility and garbage costs to your tenants? Discover why this strategy violates rent control and triggers massive lawsuits.
The Oakland Landlord’s Guide to Rent Increases Based on Housing Service Costs
Learn how Oakland landlords can justify rent increases using Increased Housing Service Costs, operating expense records, RAP rules, and proper notices.