Tenant Protection Act
and San Diego Ordinance Attorney

The statewide Tenant Protection Act caps annual rent increases for most older rental units, requires a just cause to end most tenancies after the first year, and requires relocation assistance for no-fault terminations. The San Diego Tenant Protection Ordinance adds its own requirements for rentals in the City of San Diego.

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Common Violations

• Rent increases above the cap under Civil Code section 1947.12

• Termination notices that don’t state a valid just cause or don’t meet the notice requirements

• Unpaid or underpaid relocation assistance

• Missing required notices and lease disclosures

• San Diego ordinance violations, including relocation amounts that exceed state law

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For Tenants and Landlords

Tenants can recover overpaid rent, relocation assistance, and other damages, and a defective notice can defeat an eviction case. Landlords who want to stay compliant can have rent increases and notices reviewed before they go out.