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Salinas, CA local landlord rules

3 of 3 topics verified

State law also applies. See California landlord-tenant law.

Last reviewed 2026-10-15

Quick facts

TopicAt a glance
Rent control / stabilizationYes.
Just-cause evictionYes.
Rental licensing / registrationYes.

Details & sources

Rent control / stabilization

Yes. Rent may not rise more than the lesser of 2.75% or 75% of the latest 12-month CPI-U (West) change. Only one increase is allowed per 12 months.

Verified Source: Salinas City Code § 17-02.04 (Browser transcription) · last checked 2026-10-15

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Just-cause eviction

Yes. A landlord may not take action to recover possession of a rental unit without at-fault or no-fault just cause.

Verified Source: Salinas City Code ch. 17, art. IIB (Browser transcription) · last checked 2026-10-15

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Rental licensing / registration

Yes. Landlords must register every covered rental unit with the city and update registration within 45 days of changes.

Verified Source: Salinas City Code § 17-01.03 (Browser transcription) · last checked 2026-10-15

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