City of Santa MonicaRent Control Department1685 Main St., Rm 202Santa Monica, CA 90401(310)458-8751Email the Rent Control Board
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Welcome to Santa Monica Rent Control.
The Rent Control Law, enacted by a vote of the people in 1979, established an independent, elected Rent Control Board to oversee the law’s implementation. The Board governs the Rent Control agency, which administers the law on a day-to-day basis. The Board and its agency have proudly served the Santa Monica community for more than 30 years.
Together, the Board and the agency carry out the Rent Control Law’s five basic goals:
This website provides information related to each of these goals. While we have made every effort to be thorough and up to date, it is not possible to anticipate every question or concern. If you cannot find an answer to your question, please feel free to contact a Rent Control Information Coordinator at (310) 458-8751. Or, to ask your question by e-mail, click the “contact us” link.
Even if you don’t have a question, but simply want to comment on the service that we provide or suggest how you think we could do better, we’d like to hear that too.
We are here to serve you.
Rental units must be properly maintained—be in the know!
Rent Control and Building & Safety are offering a free seminar to teach owners and tenants about the Rent Control Law and the Municipal Code's maintenance requirements. Learn about basic maintenance standards, how they are enforced, and much more. The seminar will be held on Tuesday, September 14th at 9:30 a.m. in the Main Public Library. See our flyer for more details. All are welcome!
The 2010 General Adjustment is 2%
After a public hearing on June 1, the Rent Control Board approved a 2% annual general adjustment. This means that owners of rent-controlled properties can increase rents by a maximum of 2%, plus applicable surcharges. The increase, which goes into effect on September 1, can be applied only after 30 day’s written notice to the affected tenant. A staff report explaining how the 2% figure was arrived at is available. For additional information, please feel free to call an Information Coordinator at (310) 458-8751, or email the Board.
Notice to Implement the 2010-2011 General Adjustment
In order to lawfully implement this year’s 2% General Adjustment, owners must give tenants proper written notice. You can use the Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy to calculate this year’s rent adjustment. Tenants must be given at least 30 days’ written notice before any rent-increase goes into effect.
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