San Leandro rental law
As of Oct 6, 2026. Not legal advice.
Raise rent in San Leandro
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.
From Jan 1, 2027: a new city limit, at most 3% a year.
Rules for every lease in San Leandro
The next 12 months
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San Leandro
Takes effect: San Leandro Residential Rent Stabilization Ordinance
From Jan 1, 2027: yearly increase capped at 3% from 2027.
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San Leandro
Takes effect: Retaliation Prohibited (Residential Rent Stabilization Ordinance)
From Jan 1, 2027: retaliation for using rent rules is banned.
California state law
State law applies here too. Where both cover a rental, the stricter city rule usually wins; each rule's page says so.
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