Santa Monica, California
What's changing in Santa Monica rental law
Every dated change in our sources for Santa Monica, California: laws taking effect, yearly figures, repeal dates and bills. Follow it by email or RSS.
As of Oct 7, 2026. Not legal advice.
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California
Set to be repealed: California Tenant Protection Act rent cap
Up to 5% plus inflation, max 10%.
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California
Set to be repealed: California Tenant Protection Act – Just Cause Eviction
Just cause needed after 12 months.
In effect
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California
Took effect: California application screening fee cap and rules
About $69 per applicant in 2026, max.
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California
New version took effect: California Tenant Protection Act – Just Cause Eviction
After a year, only for a good reason.
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California
New version took effect: California security deposit cap and handling (AB 12)
Max 1 month's rent.
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California
Took effect: AB 325 / SB 763 – Common pricing algorithm prohibition (Cartwright Act)
Not as part of price-fixing between landlords.
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Santa Monica
Took effect: Santa Monica algorithmic rental pricing software ban
Not if it uses competitor data.
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California
Took effect: California security deposit cap and handling (AB 12)
Max 1 month's rent.
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California
Took effect: California Tenant Protection Act rent cap
Yes, but max 5% plus inflation (never over 10%).
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California
Took effect: California Tenant Protection Act – Just Cause Eviction
After a year, only for a good reason.
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California
New version took effect: FEHA source-of-income discrimination ban (incl. Section 8 vouchers)
No. Vouchers count as income.
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Santa Monica
Took effect: Santa Monica Rent Control Charter Amendment: maximum allowable rents and annual general adjustment
Max 3% a year.
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California
Took effect: FEHA limits on criminal-history screening
No. A blanket 'no records' rule isn't allowed.
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California
Took effect: FEHA source-of-income discrimination ban (incl. Section 8 vouchers)
No. Vouchers count as income.
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California
In force since: California Tenant Protection Act rent cap
Yes, but max 5% plus inflation (never over 10%).
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Santa Monica
Took effect: Santa Monica Rent Control Regulations ch. 14: security deposit ceiling and interest-bearing account
Max 1 month's rent.
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Santa Monica
Took effect: Santa Monica Rent Control Charter Amendment: eviction only for just cause
Yes, only for a listed good reason.
Not law yet
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Santa Monica
Bill, not law yet: Measure RR – Charter amendment limiting nonpayment evictions (non-rent-controlled units, Art. XXIII §2304(a)(1))
Measure RR: on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.
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Santa Monica
Bill, not law yet: Measure RR – Charter amendment limiting nonpayment evictions (rent-controlled units, Art. XVIII §1806(a)(1))
Measure RR: on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.
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