Pomona · Renting & eviction
Renting in Pomona: the rules that apply
Pomona adds its own rent cap, eviction grounds and relocation pay for covered units on top of state law. It has no rule of its own on deposits, entry, repairs, retaliation or harassment, so state law applies to those.
Key points
- Rent cap: Pomona limits rent increases on covered units to no more than 5% of the highest monthly rent in the past 12 months.
- Increase frequency: Pomona allows no more than 1 rent increase in any 12-month period.
- Eviction grounds: Pomona lists its own eviction grounds, such as unpaid rent 3 days after a written demand, an uncured lease breach, nuisance and demolition.
- Relocation pay: For a no-fault eviction, Pomona relocation pay ranges from $5,926 to $15,377, depending on the tenant, the tenancy length and the landlord.
- Payment timing: Pomona requires half of the relocation pay within 7 calendar days of the notice and the rest within 7 calendar days of move-out.
- Ending a tenancy: Under state law, ending a tenancy takes 60 days' notice, or 30 days if the tenant has lived there less than 1 year.
Each rule below is marked Pomona code or CA state law and links to the section it comes from (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.
Rent increases
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CA state law Underneath, California law still 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
Pomona code Pomona lists its own eviction grounds, such as unpaid rent 3 days after a written demand, an uncured lease breach, nuisance and demolition.
All 9 Pomona rules on eviction and just cause, with the code text and the state law underneath →
Relocation payments
Pomona code For a no-fault eviction, Pomona relocation pay ranges from $5,926 to $15,377, depending on the tenant, the tenancy length and the landlord. Pomona requires half of the relocation pay within 7 calendar days of the notice and the rest within 7 calendar days of move-out.
All 14 Pomona rules on relocation payments, with the code text and the state law underneath →
Notices
We found no Pomona rule on this in the Pomona Municipal Code (checked 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 Pomona 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 Pomona 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 Pomona 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 Pomona 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 Pomona 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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Frequently asked questions
How much can rent go up in Pomona?
Pomona limits rent increases on covered units to no more than 5% of the highest monthly rent in the past 12 months. Pomona allows no more than 1 rent increase in any 12-month period.
How much notice does a Pomona landlord have to give?
Under state law, ending a tenancy takes 60 days' notice, or 30 days if the tenant has lived there less than 1 year.
How much can a Pomona landlord charge for a security deposit?
Pomona has no local rule on this that we found (checked October 2026); state law applies: One month's rent, on top of the first month's rent (Civ. Code § 1950.5(c)(1), (c)(6)).
Can I rent out my home short-term in Pomona?
Pomona's code: Only hosted stays are allowed. Unhosted stays are not allowed. (The owner must live on site and have an STR permit. Not allowed in ADUs or JADUs.) (§ 30-591); A short-term rental (STR) permit is required. (§ 30-591).
What is the hotel tax on short-term rentals in Pomona?
Pomona's code: 10% of the rent charged by the operator. (§ 50-82); The operator collects the tax from each guest at the same time as the rent. (§ 50-84).
General information, not legal advice.
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