Know Your Rights! Know Your Resources!

Click the link below to learn more about landlord-tenant protections

You have rights, resources, and real support — and they're growing.

Rent Increase Notices

If your rent is increasing 10% or less, your landlord must give you at least 30 days' written notice.
If the increase is over 10%, you must receive at least 90 days' written notice.
For section 8 tenants, landlords must provide 60 days' notice to both the tenant and Housing Authority.

Eviction Protection (AB 1482 - Tenant Protection Act of 2019)

Covers most tenants in buildings over 15 years old.
Limits rent increases to 5% + CPI (typically capped at around 8-10%) per year.
Prohibits eviction without "just cause" (e.g., non-payment of rent, illegal activity).

Safe & Habitable Homes

Landlords are legally required to maintain properties in a safe, livable condition. This includes:

Report code violations to City of Salinas: (831) 758-7368 Or file online at: CityofSalinas.org

Return of Security Deposits

The Salinas City Council is working on a new, citywide support system for renters—focused on flexibility, fairness, and long-term housing stability.

Salinas Rental Assistance Programs (SRAP) —
Coming Soon, may include:

Security Deposit Guarantee:
Covers up to 75% of move-in deposits
Emergency Rental Relief:
Up to 6 months’ rent for tenants facing job loss, illness, or crisis
Transitional Housing Support:
Assistance for very low-income renters building toward stable housing
Inclusive Citywide Support:
Available to qualifying renters in all neighborhoods, not just specific properties

WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER

The City of Salinas and community partners are investing in education, transparency, and real help—so every renter knows their rights.