How much can a landlord raise rent in california?

Your landlord can't just raise your rent in California without giving you notice. How much notice you'll get depends on your lease type and length and how much your rent is going up. If your landlord fails to give you the notice required by law, you may be able to take action against her in civil court. read more

Your landlord must give you 30 days' notice of a rent hike if your lease is periodic and month-to-month or less. You're entitled to 30 days' notice if the increase is 10 percent or less and 60 days' notice if it's over 10 percent for other lease types. read more

If you don't have a lease, you have an oral agreement. For example, if you agree to pay $500 per month, you're considered a month-to-month renter. In most states, the landlord can raise the rent by any amount at the end of each month. read more