For a unit to be covered under rent control, the owner needs to:
- own five (5) or more units within the limits of the City of Hayward
- a Certificate of Occupancy issued (units built and okayed for use) prior to July 1, 1979
If these requirements are not met, the unit is not under rent control and is governed by State law. As of January 1, 1999, single-family residential units are not covered under rent control.
If the apartment unit is under rent control, the rent can only be increased 5% per year unless they have not received an increase in the previous years, then the landlord can increase the rent a maximum of 10%. Landlords are required to pay interest only on security deposit to units covered under rent control - Interest on Security Deposit.
For more information, please call Rent Review at 510-583-4454
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