California Lease Renewal / Rent Increase Notice

Date of Notice: [[Notice Date]]

To: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
[[Current Address]]
[[City]], CA [[ZIP Code]]

From: [[Landlord / Authorized Agent Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], CA [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone]] | Email: [[Landlord Email]]

Re: Lease Renewal and/or Rent Increase Notice for Premises at [[Property Address]]

Dear [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]:

Your current lease or tenancy for the above Premises is scheduled to expire or convert on [[Current Lease End Date]]. This notice informs you of proposed renewal terms and/or a rent adjustment effective [[Effective Date of Change]].

Current Lease Terms

• Monthly Rent: $[[Current Monthly Rent]]
• Lease Term: [[Current Lease Term / Month-to-Month]]
• Other Charges: [[Current Other Recurring Charges]]
• Security Deposit on File: $[[Current Security Deposit Amount]]

Proposed New Terms

• Monthly Rent: $[[Proposed Monthly Rent]] (increase of $[[Increase Dollar Amount]] or [[Increase Percentage]]%)
• Lease Term: [[Proposed New Term Length]]
• Other Changes: [[Description of Other Proposed Changes or "None"]]
• Updated Security Deposit (if applicable): $[[Proposed New Deposit]]

Notice Period and Legal Basis (Civil Code § 827)

Under California Civil Code § 827:

1. For rent increases of 10 percent or less in any 12-month period, the landlord must provide the tenant with at least 30 days' written notice before the increase takes effect.

2. For rent increases greater than 10 percent in any 12-month period, the landlord must provide at least 90 days' written notice before the increase takes effect.

3. The notice must be in writing and must specify the amount of the rent increase and the date it will take effect.

4. The notice period begins on the date the tenant actually receives the notice.

5. Proper service methods include personal delivery, substituted service plus mailing, or posting plus mailing.

This notice is being provided with the applicable notice period based on the size of the increase described above.

AB 1482 Statewide Rent Cap (Civil Code § 1947.12)

For most residential properties built more than 15 years ago, AB 1482 limits annual rent increases to the lower of 5 percent plus the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the applicable region, or 10 percent total.

AB 1482 Applicability Check:

• Property is subject to AB 1482: [[Yes / No]]
• Exemption claimed: [[None / New construction (Certificate of Occupancy issued within 15 years) / Single-family home with conditions / Other: [[Exemption Details]]]]
• Calculated maximum allowable increase this period: [[Max Allowable % or $]]

Landlords claiming an exemption must be able to prove the exemption with documentation if challenged.

Local Rent Control and Just-Cause Addenda

Many California cities have local rent control or just-cause eviction ordinances that impose additional requirements.

Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) Addendum (if applicable):

[[LA RSO Unit: Yes / No. If yes, the maximum allowable increase is set by the Los Angeles Housing Department. Current RSO increase percentage: [[LA Current %]]. Additional notice or registration requirements may apply. Owners must be registered with the LAHD.]]

San Francisco Rent Ordinance Addendum (if applicable):

[[SF Rent Board Unit: Yes / No. Annual increase is set by the Rent Board. Current allowable increase: [[SF Current %]]. For units subject to rent control, additional rules govern banked increases and capital improvement passthroughs. Tenants may petition the Rent Board.]]

Other Local Jurisdiction:

[[City/County: [[Local Jurisdiction Name]]. Applicable ordinance and current limits: [[Local Rules Summary]]]]

A separate addendum is attached if local rules require additional disclosures or forms: [[Local Addendum Attached: Yes / No]]

Tenant Acceptance or Rejection

If you accept the renewal terms, please sign below and return this notice by [[Acceptance Deadline]].

Failure to respond may result in the tenancy converting to month-to-month on the new terms (if permitted) or the landlord pursuing termination and eviction proceedings at the end of the current term.

You have the right to reject the new terms and vacate at the end of your current lease or tenancy period without penalty for rejecting.

Tenant Response

I acknowledge receipt of this notice.

☐ Accept renewal on the terms stated above.
☐ Reject and will vacate by [[Vacate Date]].

Tenant 1 Signature: ______________________________ Date: ___________

Printed Name: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]

Tenant 2 Signature (if applicable): ______________________________ Date: ___________

Printed Name: [[Additional Tenant]]

Method of Service and Proof

This notice was delivered on [[Service Date]] by the following method (check one):

1. Personal delivery to the tenant at the Premises.

2. Substituted service on a person of suitable age and discretion at the Premises followed by first-class mail.

3. Posting in a conspicuous place on the Premises and mailing by certified or registered mail.

Served by: [[Name of Person Serving Notice]]
Title: [[Landlord / Property Manager / Agent]]

Additional Tenant Protections and Notes

1. If the increase exceeds the AB 1482 cap or local limit, the tenant may have remedies including a petition with the local rent board or a defense in an unlawful detainer action.

2. Retaliatory eviction for exercising rights under rent control laws is prohibited under Civil Code § 1942.5.

3. This notice does not waive any rights the tenant may have under the existing lease or applicable law.

4. Tenants in rent-controlled units may have additional protections regarding the amount and frequency of increases.

5. For properties subject to just-cause eviction rules, the landlord may need additional justification to terminate a tenancy that does not accept a rent increase.

[[Any Other Required Disclosures or Notes Specific to This Tenancy]]

Sample Calculation (For Reference Only)

Current Rent: $[[Current Monthly Rent]]
Allowable Increase under AB 1482 (example 5% + CPI): [[Example %]]
Proposed Rent: $[[Proposed Monthly Rent]]
Difference: $[[Increase Dollar Amount]]

Landlord certifies that the proposed increase complies with applicable caps or that an exemption applies as noted above., -

*Template, not legal advice. This form is based on Cal. Civ. Code §§ 827, 1946.1, 1947.12 (AB 1482), and local ordinances including the Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance and San Francisco Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance. Requirements change frequently. Always verify the current allowable increase percentages, notice periods, exemption rules, and local forms with the appropriate housing department or a California real estate attorney before serving. References current as of June 2026.*