Santa Monica, CA local landlord rules
State law also applies. See California landlord-tenant law.
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Rent control / stabilization | 2026 General Adjustment: 2.6% (capped at $70 for units with a Maximum Allowable Rent of $2,674 or more), effective Sept 1, 2026. |
| Rental licensing / registration | Rent-controlled tenancies must be registered with the Rent Control Agency, and registration fees and penalties must be paid. |
| Just-cause eviction | Not yet verified |
Details & sources
Rent control / stabilization
2026 General Adjustment: 2.6% (capped at $70 for units with a Maximum Allowable Rent of $2,674 or more), effective Sept 1, 2026. Only for tenancies that began before Sept 1, 2025, with registration and fees paid, no uncorrected code citations, and proper written notice (30 days).
Verified Source: Santa Monica Rent Control Board Resolution 26-001 · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Rental licensing / registration
Rent-controlled tenancies must be registered with the Rent Control Agency, and registration fees and penalties must be paid. Otherwise the annual General Adjustment can't be taken.
Verified Source: Santa Monica Rent Control Board · last checked 2026-10-15
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Not yet verified
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