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The City’s Ordinance does not address rental increases. However, the California Tenant Protection Act (TPA) does limit rent increases. Under the TPA, annual rent increases are limited to 5% plus a cost of living adjustment or 10%, whichever is less. This CA guide for tenants and landlords includes all state rules describing these limits. The...

The City of Petaluma’s tenant protection ordinance authorizes tenants to bring civil actions to determine the applicability of the Ordinance to their tenancy. If the tenants prevail in a wrongful eviction action, they may recover their attorneys’ fees from the owner.

Submit forms in person or by mail to:  11 English St, Petaluma, 94952; or by email to: [email protected].

Provide Tenants with a Notice of Termination: ENGLISH  |  ESPAÑOL Landlord must provide this notice to the tenant(s) in the language used to negotiate the lease.    The Notice of Termination must be provided to the tenant(s) in advance of the proposed move out date.  The timing of the notice is in accordance with the Civil...

NOTICE OF TENANT RIGHTS - ENGLISH  |  ESPAÑOL Landlords must notify their tenants about their rights when: Entering, or changing, a lease Raising the rent Before and after the sale or acquisition of a unit If the City updates applicable laws - Subscribe Here to be notified.