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Salinas, California

What's changing in Salinas rental law

Every dated change in our sources for Salinas, California: laws taking effect, yearly figures, repeal dates and bills. Follow it by email or RSS.

As of Oct 6, 2026. Not legal advice.

Coming up

  1. California

    Set to be repealed: California Tenant Protection Act rent cap

    Up to 5% plus inflation, max 10%.

  2. California

    Set to be repealed: California Tenant Protection Act – Just Cause Eviction

    Just cause needed after 12 months.

In effect

  1. California

    Took effect: California application screening fee cap and rules

    About $69 per applicant in 2026, max.

  2. California

    New version took effect: California Tenant Protection Act – Just Cause Eviction

    After a year, only for a good reason.

  3. California

    New version took effect: California security deposit cap and handling (AB 12)

    Max 1 month's rent.

  4. California

    Took effect: AB 325 / SB 763 – Common pricing algorithm prohibition (Cartwright Act)

    Not as part of price-fixing between landlords.

  5. Salinas

    Took effect: Salinas Rent Stabilization Ordinance

    Max 2.75%, or less if inflation is lower.

  6. Salinas

    Took effect: Salinas Just Cause Eviction and Tenant Protection Ordinance

    Yes, only for a valid reason.

  7. California

  8. California

    Took effect: California Tenant Protection Act rent cap

    Yes, but max 5% plus inflation (never over 10%).

  9. California

    Took effect: California Tenant Protection Act – Just Cause Eviction

    After a year, only for a good reason.

  10. California

    New version took effect: FEHA source-of-income discrimination ban (incl. Section 8 vouchers)

    No. Vouchers count as income.

  11. California

    Took effect: FEHA limits on criminal-history screening

    No. A blanket 'no records' rule isn't allowed.

  12. California

  13. California

    In force since: California Tenant Protection Act rent cap

    Yes, but max 5% plus inflation (never over 10%).

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