City of Richmond
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?
Richmond Rent Board
Questions about a notice of rent increase, termination of tenancy, or change in terms of tenancy? Please call (510) 234-RENT (7368) or visit the Rent Program Office, located on the second floor of 440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804, to speak with a Rent Program Services Analyst.
Questions may also be submitted via email to [email protected].
When were these protections adopted and most recently updated?
Adopted: 2016
Updated: 2022
Rent Stabilization
Exemptions
SFH and condos per Costa Hawkins Act. Anything built after 2/1/1995. ADUs where the owner is the primary resident of the main house. Room rentals in the landlord’s primary residence with shared kitchen or bath. Short-term rentals (less than 14 days)
How much can rent be increased and how often?
60% of CPI or 3%, whichever is lower.
Is banking allowed?
Yes, but max rent shall not exceed the current AGA + 5%
Are passthroughs or additional costs allowed (pets, utilities, parking, etc)?
Landlord may petition for fair return (MNOI)
Eviction Protections
Exemptions
ADUs where the owner is the primary resident of the main house. Room rentals in the landlord’s primary residence
with shared kitchen or bath. Short-term rentals (less than 14 days)
Under what circumstances is the landlord obligated to pay relocation assistance to tenant?
All no fault JC