San Leandro, California

What's changing in San Leandro rental law

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

As of Oct 6, 2026. Not legal advice.

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Jan 1, 2027San Leandro

Takes effect: San Leandro Residential Rent Stabilization Ordinance

From Jan 1, 2027: yearly increase capped at 3% from 2027.
Jan 1, 2027San Leandro

Takes effect: Retaliation Prohibited (Residential Rent Stabilization Ordinance)

From Jan 1, 2027: retaliation for using rent rules is banned.
Jan 1, 2030California

Set to be repealed: California Tenant Protection Act rent cap

Up to 5% plus inflation, max 10%.
Jan 1, 2030California

Set to be repealed: California Tenant Protection Act – Just Cause Eviction

Just cause needed after 12 months.

Jan 1, 2026California

Took effect: California application screening fee cap and rules

About $69 per applicant in 2026, max.
Jan 1, 2026California

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

After a year, only for a good reason.
Jan 1, 2026California

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

Max 1 month's rent.
Jan 1, 2026California

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

Not as part of price-fixing between landlords.
Jul 1, 2024California

Took effect: California security deposit cap and handling (AB 12)

Max 1 month's rent.
Apr 1, 2024California

Took effect: California Tenant Protection Act rent cap

Yes, but max 5% plus inflation (never over 10%).
Apr 1, 2024California

Took effect: California Tenant Protection Act – Just Cause Eviction

After a year, only for a good reason.
Jan 1, 2024California

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

No. Vouchers count as income.
Jan 1, 2020California

Took effect: FEHA limits on criminal-history screening

No. A blanket 'no records' rule isn't allowed.
Jan 1, 2020California

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

No. Vouchers count as income.
Mar 15, 2019California

In force since: California Tenant Protection Act rent cap

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