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Rent Stabilization




*Mountain View
**Rent Stabilization Office*

*Address*
298 Escuela Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040

*Contact*
650-903-6136 mvrent@mountainview.gov

*Website*
MountainView.gov/RentStabilization [ https://www.mountainview.gov/rentstabilization ]



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Rent and Eviction Protections





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For fully covered rent stabilized units, annual rent increases are capped at a maximum percentage. The 2024 allowed increase is 2.4% (September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025).

See below for more quick facts about rent stabilization and eviction protections for covered units in Mountain View.






*Rent Stabilization*


* All rent increases during a tenancy are limited by law
* Rent increases are limited to a certain percent every year
* Only one increase can be given every 12 months
* Increases can only be given if the landlord is in compliance with the law
* Both tenants and landlords can request individual rent increase or decrease adjustments from the City through a petition process



*Eviction Protections*


* Tenants cannot be asked to move out without a lawful reason
* Landlords must notify tenants of the reason in a written letter
* A tenant can only be evicted for 9 lawful reasons (“just causes”)
* Failure to Pay Rent
* Breach of Lease
* Nuisance
* Criminal Activity
* Failure to Give Access
* Necessary Repairs
* Owner Move-in
* Demolition
* Withdrawal from Market






*Check if an Address is Covered* [ https://maps.mountainview.gov/RentStabilization ]






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Allowed Utility Charges





For existing tenancies that started before March 1, 2024, the use of Ratio Utility Billing Systems (RUBS), which is used to distribute property-wide utility costs among tenants, will be phased out. Instead, landlords will have to start including a fixed amount for utilities through a landlord petition process. 

All Landlords of fully-covered CSFRA units need to complete and file a One-Time Utility Adjustment Petition with the City to determine the allowed utility amount in the rent and allow for tenant response. Landlords can submit petitions to the City starting September 1, 2024. 

New tenancies, starting on or after March 1, 2024, are required to have utilities included as a part of rent, unless submetered or paid directly by the tenant to the utility provider (such as PG&E). 



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*Read About Allowed Utility Charges* [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/housing/rent-stabilization/utilities-charges-and-rubs ]






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New State Law: 
Security Deposits





Effective July 1, 2024

In most cases, the Security Deposit is limited to *one month’s rent* for new tenancies starting July 1, 2024.

A landlord may charge up to two times the rent for the entire security deposit if *both* of the following are true:


* The landlord is a natural person or a limited liability company (LLC) in which all members are natural persons.
* The landlord owns no more than two residential properties that contain no more than four dwelling units offered for rent.


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Housing Help Center 
for Tenants





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Come to the Housing Help Center for Tenants to learn about housing resources and support services to reduce evictions. At the Help Center, tenants can access information, receive 1:1 support, and learn about services provided by our community partners.

1st and 3rd Thursday of the month! 6 - 8 p.m.

298 Escuela Ave. Mountain View, CA 94040






*See Help Center Details* [ https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/housing/rent-stabilization/housing-and-eviction-prevention/housing-and-eviction-help-center#!/ ]






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Upcoming Workshops





The City of Mountain View’s Rent Stabilization Division hosts workshops to increase community awareness and understanding of the rental protections in Mountain View.






*Mobile Home Rent Stabilization*

August 8, 2024 | 6:30 p.m.

In person, Maple Room at Community Center, or join Virtually

 

 

*Transition in Utility Billing Process*

August 29, 2024 | 6:30 p.m.

In person, Maple Room at Community Center, or join Virtually




*Affordable and Below Market Rate Housing*

September 12, 2024 | 6:30 p.m.

In person, Maple Room at Community Center, or join Virtually

 

*Transition in Utility Billing Process*

October 10, 2024 | 6:30 p.m.

In person, Maple Room at Community Center, or join Virtually






*Click Here to Join Workshops Online* [ https://mountainview.gov/rspwebinars ]






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Reach Out to Us





*Contact*
650-903-6136
mvrent@mountainview.gov




*Virtual Office Hours every Tuesday *
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Register at mountainview.gov/rspofficehours [ https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkf-yhrTksEtWQgLyyRuOW--Q_Shwp6HXn#/registration ]

 








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