Can a landlord raise rent? Rent increases in 2021 for landlords and tenants

We hear this a lot, “can a landlord increase rent...during a pandemic?” We’ll tell you when a landlord can increase rent and not raise rent. The timing for rent increase notices recently changed in California and we’ll explain by reviewing the civil code, plus answer this and more:

✔️ How much can rent increase in California

✔️ How much notice for rent increases

✔️ Which properties are exempt from rent increase caps

✔️ Should a landlord raise rents

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A few real estate books we love!

• Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It - 
• What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow... And 36 Other Key Financial Measures, Updated Edition - 
• Every Landlord's Legal Guide - 
• California Tenants' Rights - 
• The Color of Law - 
• The Millionaire Real Estate Agent: It's Not About the Money It's About Being the Best You Can Be - 
  
• The First Wacky Tale of Sam, Charlie & Leo: The Science Olympiad Competition - 

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