Does South Gate have rent control?
Does South Gate have rent control?
Does the City of South Gate have rent control? Yes, please click here to read AB 1482 regarding rent control.
What does it mean to be in a rent stabilized apartment?
A quick definition of a rent-stabilized apartment. Living in a rent-stabilized apartment means occupants won’t face high rent increases each year, and they have the right to continue renewing their lease. It ensures apartments will stay affordable for the people living in them and makes it difficult for a landlord to unfairly evict tenants.
Can a landlord offer to renew a rent stabilized lease?
Under Sec. 2523.5 of the Rent Stabilization Code, your landlord must offer to “renew the lease or rental agreement at the legal regulated rent permitted for such renewal lease and otherwise on the same terms and conditions as the expiring lease.” In most instances, lease riders are unfavorable to tenants – in some cases, dramatically so.
Why are some buildings and apartments not stabilized?
The story of the rent laws, and why some buildings and apartments are stabilized and some are not, is described in Fact Sheet #1: Rent Stabilization and Rent Control .
When does the Rent Stabilization Act of 2019 take effect?
With passage of the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019, effective June 14, 2019, apartments remain stabilized, regardless of the rent to any amount. Further information can be found in our Deregulation FAQ. How do I find out if my apartment is stabilized?
When do you sign a vacancy lease on a rent stabilized apartment?
Individuals who rent a rent stabilized apartment for the first time sign a vacancy lease. A vacancy lease states the terms and conditions of the lease, the length of the lease, and the rights and responsibilities of the tenant and the owner. Tenants are entitled to select a one or two year lease term.
A quick definition of a rent-stabilized apartment. Living in a rent-stabilized apartment means occupants won’t face high rent increases each year, and they have the right to continue renewing their lease. It ensures apartments will stay affordable for the people living in them and makes it difficult for a landlord to unfairly evict tenants.
Under Sec. 2523.5 of the Rent Stabilization Code, your landlord must offer to “renew the lease or rental agreement at the legal regulated rent permitted for such renewal lease and otherwise on the same terms and conditions as the expiring lease.” In most instances, lease riders are unfavorable to tenants – in some cases, dramatically so.
The story of the rent laws, and why some buildings and apartments are stabilized and some are not, is described in Fact Sheet #1: Rent Stabilization and Rent Control .