Indio · Renting & eviction
Renting in Indio: the rules that apply
Indio has no rent control, just-cause, relocation or notice rule of its own, so state law governs those. Its Mobile Home Fair Practices section covers mobilehome park spaces only.
Key points
- Rent increases: Indio has no rent control of its own; state law caps covered units at 8.1% for increases from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027.
- Just cause: Indio has no just-cause rule; state law allows ending a covered tenancy after 12 months only for a stated just cause.
- Ending a tenancy: Indio has no notice rule; state law requires 60 days' notice to end a tenancy, or 30 if under 1 year.
- Relocation pay: Indio has no relocation rule; state law requires 1 month's rent, paid within 15 calendar days, for covered no-fault evictions.
- Retaliation: Indio's Mobile Home Fair Practices: park spaces only. State law: 180-day retaliation ban after habitability complaints if current on rent, once per 12 months.
- Deposits: Indio has no deposit rule; state law limits deposits to 1 month's rent, or 2 months for some small landlords.
Each rule below is marked Indio code or CA state law and links to the section it comes from (extracted October 2026). General information, not legal advice.
Rent increases
CA state law Indio has no rule of its own on this, so California law applies. Rent cap right now: 8.1% for increases taking effect August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027 (5% plus 3.1% inflation) (Civ. Code § 1947.12(a)(1), (g)). California's statewide rent cap — the full state rule →
Eviction and just cause
CA state law Indio has no rule of its own on this, so California law applies. Just cause required: After 12 months of lawful occupancy, the owner may terminate only for a just cause stated in the notice (Civ. Code § 1946.2(a)). Just-cause eviction in California — the full state rule →
Relocation payments
CA state law Indio has no rule of its own on this, so California law applies. No-fault eviction relocation assistance: One month's rent (as relocation payment or rent waiver), paid within 15 calendar days of the notice (Civ. Code § 1946.2(d)(3)(A)). Relocation under California's just-cause law — the full state rule →
Notices
We found no Indio rule on this in the Indio Municipal Code (extracted October 2026). The state rule below applies.
| Notice of a rent increase | At least 30 days' notice for an increase of 10% or less; at least 90 days for an increase of more than 10% Applies: The 10% is measured against the rent charged at any time in the 12 months before the increase, counting all increases in that period together. |
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| Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy (landlord) | 60 days' notice; 30 days if the tenant has lived there less than one year Applies: Where the unit is covered by just cause (Civ. Code § 1946.2) or a local ordinance, the notice must also state a qualifying cause. |
| Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy (tenant) | At least as long as the rental period (one month for a month-to-month tenancy) |
| 30-day notice when the unit is sold to an owner-occupant | 30 days' notice when a separately sellable unit is in escrow to a natural person who will live there for at least a year Applies: Notice within 120 days of opening escrow, given once, and all § 1946.1(d) conditions met. |
| Notice to pay rent or quit | 3 days, not counting Saturdays, Sundays and judicial holidays, stating the amount due and how to pay Applies: May be served any time within one year after the rent became due. |
| Notice to cure a lease violation or quit | 3 days, not counting Saturdays, Sundays and judicial holidays, to perform the broken lease term or leave |
| No fee for serving notices | A landlord may not charge the tenant a fee for serving or posting a notice |
Security deposits
CA state law Indio has no rule of its own on this, so California law applies. Security deposit cap: One month's rent, on top of the first month's rent (Civ. Code § 1950.5(c)(1), (c)(6)). Deposit return deadline: 21 calendar days after the tenant moves out, with an itemized statement of any deductions (Civ. Code § 1950.5(h)(1)). California security deposit law — the full state rule →
Retaliation
Indio has a related local rule: Mobile Home Fair Practices (§ 99.08) — mobilehome park spaces only. This page does not summarize it yet; read the text in the library. Where it does not apply, the state rule below does.
| Retaliation protection period | For 180 days after a tenant complains about habitability (to the landlord or an agency), the landlord may not evict, raise rent or cut services in retaliation Applies: The tenant must not be in default on rent, and may invoke this no more than once in any 12-month period. A landlord who states a good-faith ground in the notice may still act. |
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| Retaliation damages | Actual damages plus punitive damages of $100 to $2,000 per retaliatory act (fraud, oppression or malice) |
Harassment and lockouts
CA state law Indio has no rule of its own on this, so California law applies. Lockouts and self-help eviction banned: A landlord may not change locks, remove doors or windows, or remove the tenant's belongings to force a tenant out (Civ. Code § 789.3(b)). Utility shutoffs banned: A landlord may not cut off water, heat, electricity, gas or other utilities to force a tenant out (Civ. Code § 789.3(a)). Tenant harassment and lockouts in California — the full state rule →
Repairs and habitability
CA state law Indio has no rule of its own on this, so California law applies. Duty to keep the unit habitable: The landlord must deliver a unit fit to live in and repair conditions that make it untenantable (Civ. Code § 1941). Repair and deduct: A tenant may make a repair the landlord neglects and deduct the cost from rent, up to one month's rent, no more than twice in any 12 months (Civ. Code § 1942(a)). Habitability and repair-and-deduct — the full state rule →
Landlord entry
CA state law Indio has no rule of its own on this, so California law applies. Landlord entry notice: Reasonable written notice, presumed to be 24 hours, and entry only during normal business hours (Civ. Code § 1954(d)(1), (e)). Landlord entry notice in California — the full state rule →
Short-term rentals
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Rental registration and inspections
Indio code Mobile homes, manufactured homes, RVs and other units in a mobile-home park regulated under the Mobilehome Parks Act are exempt. Hotels, motels and other transient lodging under the California Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act are exempt.
All 10 Indio rules on rental registration and inspections, with the code text →
Other Indio rules on this
Indio's code also has these chapters. We have not summarized their values on this page yet; read them in the library.
- Mobile Home Fair Practices (§ 99.08) — mobilehome park spaces only
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
How much can rent go up in Indio?
Indio has no rent control of its own; state law caps covered units at 8.1% for increases from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027.
Does a landlord in Indio need a reason to evict?
Indio has no just-cause rule; state law allows ending a covered tenancy after 12 months only for a stated just cause.
Does an Indio landlord have to pay relocation?
Indio has no relocation rule; state law requires 1 month's rent, paid within 15 calendar days, for covered no-fault evictions.
How much notice does an Indio landlord have to give?
Indio has no notice rule; state law requires 60 days' notice to end a tenancy, or 30 if under 1 year.
How much can an Indio landlord charge for a security deposit?
Indio has no deposit rule; state law limits deposits to 1 month's rent, or 2 months for some small landlords.
Can I rent out my home short-term in Indio?
Indio's code: A short-term rental permit is required before renting. (§ 37.005).
General information, not legal advice.
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