
Santa Monica rental law
As of Oct 6, 2026. Not legal advice.
Raise rent in Santa Monica
Yearly increase capped at 3%
Earliest start: Dec 1, 2026. Give 30 days' written notice, so the tenant has it by Nov 1, 2026.
Rules for every lease in Santa Monica
The next 12 months
Nothing scheduled to change here before Oct 6, 2027.
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.
Help with your situation
They can look at your situation. We only explain the law.
- Santa Monica Rent Control BoardCity rent office
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