Monrovia · Renting & eviction
Renting in Monrovia: the rules that apply
Monrovia has no rent control or just-cause rule of its own, so state law sets the rent cap, eviction causes and notices; the cap and just-cause rule apply to covered units only. Its Closures of Mobile Home Parks rules cover park closures only.
Key points
- Rent cap: State law caps covered units at 5% plus inflation or 10%, whichever is lower, over any 12 months: 8.7% from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027.
- Just cause: Under state law, after 12 months of occupancy, a landlord may end a covered tenancy only for a just cause stated in the notice.
- Relocation pay: For no-fault evictions from covered units, state law requires 1 month's rent, as payment or rent waiver, within 15 calendar days of notice.
- Park closures: Monrovia's Closures of Mobile Home Parks rules cover mobile home park closures only; for covered units, the state relocation rule applies.
- Ending a tenancy: State law requires 60 days' notice to end a tenancy, or 30 days if the tenant has lived there less than 1 year.
- Deposits: State law caps deposits at 1 month's rent, or 2 for qualifying small landlords, returned within 21 calendar days after move-out.
Each rule below is marked Monrovia 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 Monrovia has no rule of its own on this, so California law applies. Rent cap right now: 8.7% for increases taking effect August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027 (5% plus 3.7% inflation) (Civ. Code § 1947.12(a)(1), (g)). California's statewide rent cap — the full state rule →
Eviction and just cause
CA state law Monrovia 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
Monrovia has a related local rule: Closures of Mobile Home Parks (§§ 15.40.050–15.40.090) — mobile home park closures only. This page does not summarize it yet; read the text in the library. Where it does not apply, the state rule below does.
| No-fault eviction relocation assistance | One month's rent (as relocation payment or rent waiver), paid within 15 calendar days of the notice Applies: For no-fault just causes (owner move-in, withdrawal from market, substantial remodel, government order) on covered units; regardless of the tenant's income. |
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Notices
We found no Monrovia rule on this in the Monrovia 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 Monrovia 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
CA state law Monrovia has no rule of its own on this, so California law applies. 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 (Civ. Code § 1942.5(a), (b)). Retaliatory eviction in California — the full state rule →
Harassment and lockouts
CA state law Monrovia 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 Monrovia 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 Monrovia 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 →
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Other Monrovia rules on this
Monrovia's code also has these chapters. We have not summarized their values on this page yet; read them in the library.
- Closures of Mobile Home Parks (§§ 15.40.050–15.40.090) — mobile home park closures only
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
How much can rent go up in Monrovia?
State law caps covered units at 5% plus inflation or 10%, whichever is lower, over any 12 months: 8.7% from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027.
Does a landlord in Monrovia need a reason to evict?
Under state law, after 12 months of occupancy, a landlord may end a covered tenancy only for a just cause stated in the notice.
Does a Monrovia landlord have to pay relocation?
For no-fault evictions from covered units, state law requires 1 month's rent, as payment or rent waiver, within 15 calendar days of notice. Monrovia's Closures of Mobile Home Parks rules cover mobile home park closures only; for covered units, the state relocation rule applies. Monrovia also has a related rule: Closures of Mobile Home Parks (§§ 15.40.050–15.40.090) — mobile home park closures only.
How much notice does a Monrovia landlord have to give?
State law requires 60 days' notice to end a tenancy, or 30 days if the tenant has lived there less than 1 year.
How much can a Monrovia landlord charge for a security deposit?
State law caps deposits at 1 month's rent, or 2 for qualifying small landlords, returned within 21 calendar days after move-out.
What is the hotel tax on short-term rentals in Monrovia?
Monrovia's code: Yes, the tax applies to short-term rentals. (§ 3.44.030); 12% of the rent charged by the operator. (§ 3.44.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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