San Diego rental law

As of Oct 6, 2026. Not legal advice.

Raise rent in San Diego

Up to 5% + inflation, max 10% (most older rentals)

Earliest start: Dec 1, 2026. Give 30 days' written notice, so the tenant has it by Nov 1, 2026.

The limit counts all raises in any 12 months together.

a month

The law, word for word

Rules for every lease in San Diego

The next 12 months

Nothing scheduled to change here before Oct 6, 2027.

All changes in San Diego

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