Division 7 — Residential Tenant Protections
§98.0705 Notice to Tenant of Residential Tenant Protections
San Diego Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · San Diego
(a) A landlord of residential rental property subject to this Division shall provide written notice in no less than 12-point font to the tenant , and in a manner that complies with California Civil Code section 1632, as may be amended, that states as follows:
- California law limits the amount your rent can be increased. See California Civil Code section 1947.12 for more information. Local law also provides that a landlord shall provide a statement of cause in any notice to terminate a tenancy. In some circumstances, tenants who are seniors (62 years or older) or disabled may be entitled to additional tenant protections. See Chapter 9, Article 8, Division 7 of the San Diego Municipal Code for more information.
(b) A landlord of residential rental property subject to this Division shall include a copy of the Tenant Protection Guide with the written notice required by section 98.0705(a).
The Commission shall prepare and make available on the Commission’s website a Tenant Protection Guide, which shall include educational information and resources for the tenant to understand their rights under this Division and state law, including the rights to quiet enjoyment and habitability of the residential rental property .
(c) For a tenancy in a residential rental property subject to this Division existing before June 24, 2023, the notice required by section 98.0705(a) and the Tenant Protection Guide required by section 98.0705(b) shall be provided to the tenant directly or as an addendum to the lease within 90 days of June 24, 2023.
(d) For a tenancy in a residential rental property subject to this Division commencing or renewed on or after June 24, 2023, the notice required by section 98.0705(a) and the Tenant Protection Guide required by section 98.0705(b) shall be included in the lease , or as a written notice signed by the tenant at the time the lease is signed, with a copy provided to the tenant .
(“Notice to Tenant of Residential Tenant Protections” added 5-25-2023 by O-21647 N.S.; effective 6-24-2023.)
Ch. Art. Div. 9 8 7 12
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▸ Division 7 — Residential Tenant Protections
Overview- §98.0701 Purpose and Intent
- §98.0702 Definitions
- §98.0703 Exemptions
- §98.0704 Just Cause Required for Termination of Tenancy
- §98.0705 Notice to Tenant of Residential Tenant Protections
- §98.0706 Requirements Upon Termination of Tenancy
- §98.0707 Buyout Agreements
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