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California Tenant Protection Act – Rent Increase Limits
Protected units have an 8% annual rent increase cap as of August 1, 2024; unprotected units have no cap.

Protected Units

Types: Apartments, duplex not occupied by owner, corporate owned housing

Rent Increase Cap: 8% annual increase as of August 1, 2024

Unprotected Units

Types: Housing built within 15 years, single-family homes, condos, owner-occupied duplexes, non-corporate owned housing

Rent Increase Cap: No annual rent increase cap

Note: You should upload the PDF “CA Tenant Protections Act – April 2024.pdf” for the complete legal document.

Guide to Security Deposits in California
California law gives landlords 21 days to return deposits and limits maximum deposit to 1 month’s rent.

Security Deposit Rules

  • After a tenant moves out, landlord has 21 days to either return full security deposit or return the security deposit minus any deductions with an itemized statement
  • Failure by landlord to comply allows tenant to sue in small claims court for up to 2x security deposit
  • Maximum security deposit allowed under CA state law is 1 month’s rent (or 2 months for furnished apartment) as of July 1, 2024
Landlord Rights to Enter Your Unit in California
California law requires landlords to give 24 hours notice before entering your unit during business hours.

Landlord Entry Requirements

  • Owner must give 24 hours notice to enter property
  • Entry must occur during normal business hours
  • Communicate with owner to determine a good time to enter
  • Owner should specify what they need to do
  • You have the right to be comfortable with the arrangement
Renters Rights Under the California Tenant Protection Act

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Know your eviction protections based on unit type and length of residency under California’s Tenant Protection Act.

Protected Units (after 12 months residency)

Unit Types: Apartments, duplex not occupied by owner, corporate owned housing

Eviction Rules: Owner can evict with 60-day notice only for:

  • Lease violation
  • Nonpayment of rent
  • No-fault reasons: substantial remodel, owner/family member move-in, demolition, removal from housing market

Unprotected Units (after 12 months residency)

Unit Types: Housing built within past 15 years, single-family homes, condos, owner-occupied duplexes, non-corporate owned housing

Eviction Rules: Owner can evict with 60-day notice with no reason required

Less Than 12 Months Residency

If you have resided in a unit less than 12 months, owner can choose to not extend lease, or evict with 30-day notice with no reason required.

Burbank Tenants Union
Volunteer-led organization providing tenant support and advocacy in Burbank. Join weekly meetings at City Council.
Organization Name Burbank Tenants Union
Address City Hall, Burbank, CA
Hours of Operation City Council meetings: 2 Tuesdays per month at 6:00pm
Burbank City Council – Voice Your Concerns
Attend City Council meetings to voice tenant concerns and participate in local housing policy decisions.
Organization Name Burbank City Council
Address City Hall, Burbank, CA
Hours of Operation 2 Tuesdays per month at 6:00pm
Burbank Housing Enforcement Unit
City-provided legal assistance for renters dealing with housing enforcement issues, habitability problems, and landlord violations.
Organization Name City of Burbank – Housing Enforcement Unit
Phone Number (818) 238-5180
Burbank Landlord-Tenant Commission
File a tenant complaint with this city commission to attempt mediation between tenant and landlord.
Organization Name Burbank Landlord-Tenant Commission
Tenant Power Toolkit – Understanding Your Eviction Rights
Comprehensive guide to understanding your rights when facing eviction in California.
Tenants Together Sample Letters

Tailor these letters to your landlord to fit your  situation. These letters have been developed by Tenats Together staff with years of experience in tenants’ rights, but they DO NOT substitute for legal advice.

Tailor these letters to your landlord to fit your  situation.
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