City of Los Gatos
The following is a brief overview of the tenant protections available in this city. For more details please refer to the ordinance itself and any other resourced linked below.
Overview
What tenant protections does the city have?
Rent Control
Who enforces the tenant protections?
Rental Dispute Program: confidential counseling and information services to both tenants and landlords in all rental housing situation
When were these protections adopted and most recently updated?
Adopted: 2004
Updated: 2011
Rent Stabilization
Exemptions
SFH and condos per Costa Hawkins Act. Properties with less than 3 units, per local law.
How much can rent be increased and how often?
70% of CPI or 5%, whichever is greater
Is banking allowed?
No
Are passthroughs or additional costs allowed (pets, utilities, parking, etc)?
Landlords can petition city to pass through costs associated with capital improvements or increased debt service. City uses pass-through formulas to determine allowable rent increases.