So you own a property and you would like to rent it to someone... Seems pretty simple right???

Here are just a few things you want to be aware of:

• "Some" properties "may" be exempt from Rent Stabilization laws if proper paperwork is filed.
• NO properties are exempt from Just Cause Eviction & Tenant Protections Ordinance (3012)
• Oxnard rental owners have to pay "relocation assistance" of 2x rent or $5000 whichever is greater.
• NEW. Must provide working refrigerator and stove unless tenant opts out in writing. (AB 628) 
• Provide 60 days notice to tenant and issue relocation assistance within 15 days of notice
• Provide City with notice of termination within 5 days of issuance of 60 day notice to tenant.
• New Security deposit limitations. 
• New pet deposit limitations.
• Limitations on rent increases regardless of market conditions
• New required form submissions to City and State for your income property
• Know the difference between "Just Cause" and "No Cause" in evictions.
• You need a business license for your property
• Be aware of landlord/property registry system and necessary forms.
• Provide contracts in the language matching requirements of leasing party.
• While there are some exemptions for certain landlords for certain criteria the regulations must still be followed to stay in compliance and qualify for such exemptions.  KNOW FOR SURE.

 

Owners,  Be informed and be SURE!  These programs are time consuming and costly to administer for tha city, county, and state.  Fines and Penalties are going to look very attractive to them...

 

CLICK HERE for helpful FAQ’s regarding Oxnard Rent Stabilization

 

 Have you registered Your Rental Property? CLICK HERE to find out how.

 Feel free to browse the reference materials below or you could reach out to us anytime.  Email me directly at mikegrayrealtor07@gmail.com. I am happy to share any answer I know and/or find any answer I don't

 

 

1157 On Hold for now... 

Bill 1157, the "Affordable Rent Act," was withdrawn and will not be moving forward in the 2025 legislative session. The bill, which sought to lower rent increase caps, extend protections to single-family homes, and make the regulations permanent, was pulled before a hearing due to opposition from landlord and property owner groups. For now, the existing statewide rent cap law, AB 1482, remains in effect, allowing a rent increase of 5% plus the cost of living (up to a maximum of 10%)

 

RCJC... 

All new, renewing, and existing tenants must be provided with the RCJC(Rent Control and Just Cause Addendum). Contact Me if you need this form…

 

 

WooHoo!!! 

“On May 27, 2025, the Ventura City Council specifically rejected proposals for a local rent stabilization ordinance, a rental registry, and additional security deposit restrictions. 

Instead of local rent control, the City Council directed staff to focus on other tenant and landlord resources.”

 

CALIFORNIA Rent Control AB 1482

California law (effective Jan. 1, 2020, to Jan. 1, 2030) that caps annual rent increases at 5% plus local inflation (CPI) or 10%, whichever is lower. It requires "just cause" for evictions after 12 months of residency and applies to most apartments older than 15 years, excluding newer, owner-occupied, or single-family homes not owned by corporations. 

 

California SB-567

California Senate Bill 567 (SB 567), known as the Homelessness Prevention Act, was signed into law and became effective on April 1, 2024. It strengthens the California Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482) by closing loopholes in "no-fault" evictions and increasing penalties for landlords who violate rent increase caps.  

 

California AB 628

effective January 1, 2026, amends state law to require landlords to provide a working stove and refrigerator in all residential rental units. These appliances must be maintained in good working order, and recalled appliances must be replaced or repaired within 30 days.  

 

Oxnard Ordinance No. 3012

Oxnard Ordinance 3012, or the "Just Cause Eviction and Tenant Protection Ordinance", is a local law in Oxnard, CA, that requires landlords to have a "just cause" (at-fault or no-fault) for terminating residential tenancies after 30 days. It requires landlords to provide relocation assistance ($5,000 or two months' rent, whichever is higher) for no-fault evictions. 

 

Oxnard Ordinance No. 3013

Oxnard Ordinance 3013 is a rent stabilization measure (codified in Chapter 27 of the City Code) that limits annual rent increases on residential properties to a maximum of 4%, effective as of June 2022. It prohibits more than one rent increase per 12-month period and allows landlords to petition for higher increases if they can prove a "fair return" is not being met.  

 

California PROP 33 Defeated! Stay vigilant, you know they will try again…

AB 2801 makes a few different changes to the security deposit law, the most significant being the requirement to take photographs at various times and to provide the photos with the security deposit disposition. The applicability of the photo requirement is phased in with the first effective date fast approaching. Effective April 1, 2025, landlords must take both.

California's AB 2747 is a law that requires many landlords to offer tenants the option to have their on-time rent payments reported to a credit bureau, which can help renters build credit history. Landlords of buildings with 15 or fewer units are exempt unless specific conditions are met. Landlords can charge a small fee for this service, and tenants have the right to opt out at any time, though they will be unable to resume reporting for at least six months if they do.