Calabasas, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 5.16 § 5.16.040
Notice of rent increases
Operative Text
Whenever the rental rate for a unit registered pursuant to the provisions of this chapter is increased by an amount which is five percent or greater than the amount charged to the same tenant of such unit at any time during the twelve (12) months prior to the effective date of such rental rate increase, the owner of such unit shall give notice of such increase to the city at least sixty (60) days prior to the effective date of such rental rate increase. A "rental rate increase" shall include any alteration to the landlord-tenant relationship that has the effect of increasing the housing cost to tenants, such as shifting responsibilities for utilities or charging for amenities previously provided within the base rent, such as parking. This notice requirement shall not apply to any increase in rental rate which occurs as a result of a negotiated increase contained within a term lease. An owner's failure to comply with the notice requirements set forth in this section shall not operate to affect the validity of any rent increase, provided that the tenant received lawful notice of such increase.
Under Calabasas Code of Ordinances ch. 5.16 § 5.16.040, when a landlord raises rent by 5% or more compared to what the same tenant paid at any point in the prior 12 months, the city must be notified at least 60 days before the increase takes effect. The rule broadly defines a 'rental rate increase' to include indirect cost shifts—such as making tenants pay for utilities or charging for parking that was previously included—not just changes to the base rent figure. An exemption applies when the increase results from a negotiated term within a fixed-term lease, and a landlord's failure to notify the city does not void an otherwise lawful rent increase as long as the tenant received proper notice.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of units registered under ch. 5.16 § 5.16.040 generally track the rent paid by each tenant over the rolling 12-month window and submit the required city notice at least 60 days before any increase of 5% or more takes effect. Compliant operators also account for indirect cost shifts—such as newly charging for parking or transferring utility obligations to tenants—when calculating whether the 5% threshold is met. The city-notice requirement does not apply to increases that arise from a negotiated term in a fixed-term lease, so operators typically document the basis for any increase to confirm which category applies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 5.16.040, tenants in registered units are entitled to have their landlord notify the city at least 60 days before a qualifying rent increase—one that is 5% or more above what was charged at any point in the prior 12 months—takes effect. The provision's broad definition of 'rental rate increase' means that cost shifts like new parking fees or transferred utility bills may count toward that threshold, giving tenants a basis to question whether a change in their housing costs triggers the notice requirement. Tenants who believe this provision has not been followed may consider contacting the City of Calabasas directly, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting an attorney to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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