City of Ojai
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
Just Cause for Evictions
Who enforces the tenant protections?
City Attorney
When were these protections adopted and most recently updated?
Adopted: 2023
Rent Stabilization
Exemptions
SFH and condos per Costa Hawkins Act. Anything built after 2/1/1995. Subsidized buildings, apartments inhabited by Sec 8 voucher holders, nonprofit owned buildings, and owner-occupied duplexes, per local law.
How much can rent be increased and how often?
No more than 4% and only one increase in a 12 mo period
Is banking allowed?
No
Are passthroughs or additional costs allowed (pets, utilities, parking, etc)?
No
Eviction Protections
Exemptions
SFH, condos, owner occupied duplexes. Deed restricted affordable housing. Other rare exceptions per local ordinance.
Under what circumstances is the landlord obligated to pay relocation assistance to tenant?
All no fault just cause evictions after 30 days of occupancy.
Two months rent or $5,000, whichever is greater, if a
tenant is evicted for a no-fault reason.
Resources
Overview: Ojai Rent Stabilization FAQ
Ordinances: Ojai Rent Stabilization Just Cause Eviction