Landlords must give 60 days' written notice showing how they figured the increase.
Why, and the exact law
From Edison Code § 5.52.020, read Oct 6, 2026.Show the law
“no landlord shall request or receive a percentage increase in rent above the base rent which is greater than the percentage five (5%) percent per annum …”
State law applies here too. Where both cover a rental, the stricter city rule usually wins; each rule below says so.
Edison lawDepends on the building
Edison Rent Control and Stabilization Ordinance
How much can my rent go up?
Max 5% per year.
Landlords must give 60 days' written notice showing how they figured the increase.
Depends on the number of units.
Who it covers
Buildings with 3 or more units.
Not buildings less than 30 years old.
Covers: Dwellings with 3 or more units.
Exemptions: Fewer than 3 units, motels/hotels, buildings with 1/3 or more commercial space; multiple dwellings built after June 25, 1987 exempt for the shorter of mortgage amortization or 30 years; vacancy decontrol on re-rental.
The law, word for word
“no landlord shall request or receive a percentage increase in rent above the base rent which is greater than the percentage five (5%) percent per annum …”
Edison Housing Code: no rent increase while housing-code violations remain unabated
How much can my rent go up?
Nothing while the unit has open housing-code violations.
Once every violation is fixed, the usual yearly limit applies.
The law, word for word
“no owner of a rental unit which has been deemed in violation of the standards set forth in this section, shall increase the rent on said unit until such time as all violations have been abated …”