Watsonville, CA local landlord rules
State law also applies. See California landlord-tenant law.
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Interest on deposits | Landlords must pay interest on security deposits at no less than the rate the city council sets each year. |
| Tenant relocation assistance | When tenants must vacate because the city finds the unit substandard or unsafe, the owner must give them either a replacement unit and mo… |
Details & sources
Interest on deposits
Landlords must pay interest on security deposits at no less than the rate the city council sets each year. The code states: "A rental agreement may provide for a tenant’s interest at a percentage rate greater than that established by the City Council resolution then in effect; however under no circumstances shall a rental agreement provide for a tenant’s interest at a percentage rate less than that established by the City Council resolution then in effect" (§ 5-40.01).
Verified Source: Watsonville Municipal Code § 5-40.01 · last checked 2026-10-16
Back to quick facts ↑Tenant relocation assistance
When tenants must vacate because the city finds the unit substandard or unsafe, the owner must give them either a replacement unit and moving expenses or a relocation payment and moving expenses, plus a right of first refusal to return after repairs. The code states: "(k) “Relocation payment” shall mean the payment by the owner of an amount equal to three (3) months’ fair market value rent for the unit being occupied, or three (3) months of the tenant’s actual rent at the time of relocation, whichever is greater." (§ 8-19.02).
Verified Source: Watsonville Municipal Code § 8-19.02 · last checked 2026-10-16
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