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Renting in Redlands: the rules that apply

Redlands adds higher relocation pay and permit rules for no-fault evictions to demolish or substantially remodel, and rent stabilization for mobilehome park spaces only. State law sets the rent cap and just-cause rules for covered units, and the rules on deposits and landlord entry.

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Key points

Relocation pay: City rule: no-fault evictions to demolish or substantially remodel require a rent waiver of 2 months' rent or $4,500, whichever is greater.
Remodel evictions: City rule: an eviction to demolish or substantially remodel needs all required permits, still in effect, with copies in the notice.
Just cause: State law: after 12 months of lawful occupancy, a covered unit's tenancy may end only for a just cause stated in the notice.
Rent cap: State law caps rent increases on covered units at 8.1% for increases taking effect August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027.
Mobilehome rents: City rule, mobilehome park spaces only: rent adjusts once a year by the CPI change, with only part of any change above 4% counting.
Notice to end: State law: 60 days' notice to end a tenancy, or 30 days if the tenant has lived there less than 1 year.

Each rule below is marked Redlands code or CA state law and links to the section it comes from (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

Rent increases

Redlands code State law caps rent increases on covered units at 8.1% for increases taking effect August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027. City rule, mobilehome park spaces only: rent adjusts once a year by the CPI change, with only part of any change above 4% counting.

All 7 Redlands rules on rent increases, with the code text and the state law underneath →

Eviction and just cause

Redlands code What Redlands's code adds
Allowed no-fault reasons	Demolishing or substantially remodeling the residential property. Applies: The owner has all required permits, still in effect; the notice must include permit copies and detailed work information. § 9.38.030 · code text Before an owner of residential real property issues a notice to terminate a tenancy for a no- fault just cause eviction based on demolition or a substantial remodel of residential real property, the owner shall have obtained all necessary permits for the substantial remodel and/or demolition from all applicable government agencies.

CA state law Underneath, California law still 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

Redlands code What Redlands's code adds
Amount	A rent waiver of 2 months' rent at the time of notice, or $4,500, whichever is greater. Applies: No-fault eviction to demolish or substantially remodel. § 9.38.040 · code text a rent waiver equal to two months of the tenant's rent that was in effect when the owner issued the notice to terminate the tenancy
When it is paid	2 payments: 2/3 within 15 calendar days after the notice is served, 1/3 when the tenant moves out. Applies: Direct payment of $4,500. § 9.38.040 · code text The first payment shall be two-thirds (2/3) of the rental assistance to be paid within fifteen (15) calendar days after the notice of termination is served on the tenant and the second payment shall be one-third (1/3) of the rental assistance to be paid when the tenant vacates the residential real property.
When relocation is owed	A no-fault eviction to demolish or substantially remodel the residential property. § 9.38.040 · code text To the extent applicable for a no-fault just cause eviction for intent to demolish or substantially remodel residential real property under California Civil Code § 1946.2(b)(2)(D), the owner must provide relocation assistance

CA state law Underneath, California law still 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

Redlands code What Redlands's code adds
What a notice must say	A copy of all issued permits. Applies: Notice to end a tenancy for demolition or substantial remodel. § 9.38.030 · code text All termination notices for no-fault just cause eviction described in this chapter shall include a copy of all issued permits, which permits must then be in effect, and not be expired or revoked. Detailed work scope; why it can't safely be done with the tenant there; why they must leave 30+ days. Applies: Ending a tenancy for demolition or substantial remodel. § 9.38.030 · code text The owner shall include reasonably detailed information in the termination notice regarding each of (i) the scope of the work, (ii) why the work cannot be reasonably accomplished in a safe manner with the tenant in place, and (iii) why the work requires the tenant to vacate for at least thirty (30) days.

CA state law The statewide rule underneath
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. Civ. Code § 827(b)(2), (b)(3)(A)
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. Civ. Code § 1946.1(b), (c)
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) Civ. Code § 1946.1(b)
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. Civ. Code § 1946.1(d)
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. Code Civ. Proc. § 1161(2)
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 Code Civ. Proc. § 1161(3)
No fee for serving notices	A landlord may not charge the tenant a fee for serving or posting a notice Civ. Code § 1946.1(i)

Security deposits

CA state law Redlands 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

Redlands code What Redlands's code adds
Protected activities	Using rights under this chapter or the U.S. and California constitutions, and taking part in chapter proceedings. Applies: Only mobilehome park owner-occupants. Proceedings include public participation and signing petitions. Also protected: joining others in matters for the mutual benefit of park residents. § 5.48.120 · code text No park owner or representative of an owner shall intimidate, threaten, harm, retaliate, annoy, harass or otherwise interfere in any manner with any mobilehome owner-occupant's exercise of any of the rights conferred by this chapter or the constitutions of the United States and the state of California, or that mobilehome owner-occupant's right to participate in any action or proceeding brought by any interested party pursuant to this chapter, including public participation and the signing of petitions.
Remedies	A court may deny an eviction for any violation of the chapter. A finding of retaliation is grounds for denial. Applies: Only mobilehome park spaces, in actions to recover possession of a space. § 5.48.120 · code text In any action brought to recover possession of a mobilehome space, the court may consider as grounds for denial any violation of this chapter. Further, the determination that the action was brought in retaliation for the exercise of any rights conferred by this chapter shall be grounds for denial.

Also in Redlands's code: Rent Stabilization for Mobilehome Parks (§ 5.48.120) — mobilehome park spaces only. This page does not summarize it yet.

CA state law Underneath, California law still 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 Redlands 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 Redlands 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 Redlands 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 →

Hotel and short-term rental tax

Redlands code What Redlands's code adds
Tax rate	10% of the rent charged by the operator. § 3.24.100 · code text For the privilege of occupancy in any hotel, each transient is subject to and shall pay a tax in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the rent charged by the operator.
Who collects it	The operator collects the tax from each guest with the rent and lists it separately on the receipt. § 3.24.120 · code text Each operator shall collect the tax imposed by this chapter to the same extent and at the same time as the rent is collected from every transient.

Condo conversions

Redlands code What Redlands's code adds
Relocation help	Moving expenses equal to 3 times the monthly rent. Applies: Tenants who move after tentative map approval, follow the lease, and did not give notice to move before approval. § 17.25.070 · code text The subdivider shall provide moving expenses equal to three (3) times the monthly rent to any tenant, in compliance with the terms of the subject lease, who relocates from the building to be converted after city approval of the tentative map. For at least 4 months after the tentative map is approved. Applies: Applies to relocation help and rental listings for tenants who do not buy. § 17.25.070 · code text Relocation assistance shall be provided by the subdivider to nonpurchasing tenants for a minimum period of four (4) months following the tentative map approval.
Tenant approval	Tenants of 75% of the units. Applies: Tenants lawfully living there state in writing they want to convert; this is another basis for accepting the application. § 17.25.040 · code text Tenants lawfully in possession of seventy five percent (75%) of the units indicate their desire (1 vote per unit) to convert such units to condominium ownership in writing to the city.
Notice to tenants	At least 90 days before the tentative map is filed. Applies: Applies to the notice of intent to convert. § 17.25.070 · code text A notice of intent to convert shall be delivered to each tenant at least ninety (90) days prior to filing the tentative map. At least 10 days before the proposed hearing date. Applies: Applies to the planning commission or public hearing notice. § 17.25.070 · code text The department shall use one envelope to notify the residents by mailing a copy of the planning commission or public hearing notice to tenants not less than ten (10) days prior to the proposed hearing date on the application. No more than 7 days after the planning commission acts. Applies: Applies to the notice of the planning commission decision. § 17.25.070 · code text The second envelope shall be used by the department to notify the residents of the results of the public hearing by mailing notification of the decision of the planning commission not more than seven (7) days following the planning commission action. Written notice of the intent to convert before leasing or renting any unit. Applies: Applies to prospective tenants, starting 90 days before the application is submitted. § 17.25.070 · code text Commencing ninety (90) days prior to the submittal of the application, any prospective tenants shall be notified in writing by the subdivider of the intent to convert prior to leasing or renting any unit pursuant to section 66452.8 of the subdivision map act. 180 days' notice to move out. Applies: Applies to the notice ending tenancy in a proposed conversion. § 18.156.310 · code text Notice of termination of tenancy, giving tenants one hundred eighty (180) days' notice to vacate units,
Tenants' right to buy	Nontransferable first right to buy their unit at a discount from the public price. Applies: Any tenant at the time of the conversion application; the discount depends on how long they have lived there. § 17.25.070 · code text Any present tenant of any unit at the time of an application for conversion shall be given a nontransferable right of first refusal to purchase the unit occupied at a discount of the price offered to the general public.
Vacancy-rate test	Allowed only when the rental vacancy rate is 5% or more. Applies: Multiple-family rentals in the city; not if the conversion drops the vacancy rate below 4.9%. § 17.25.040 · code text Conversions may be approved when the vacancy rate of multiple- family rental developments within the city, as determined by the community development director, is equal to or more than five percent (5%), unless the conversion will result in a decrease of the vacancy rate to less than four and nine-tenths percent (4.9%);

Other Redlands rules on this

Redlands's code also has these chapters. We have not summarized their values on this page yet; read them in the library.

Rent Stabilization for Mobilehome Parks (Ch. 5.48) — mobilehome park spaces only
Rent Stabilization for Mobilehome Parks (§ 5.48.120) — mobilehome park spaces only

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Frequently asked questions

Does a landlord in Redlands need a reason to evict?

City rule: an eviction to demolish or substantially remodel needs all required permits, still in effect, with copies in the notice. State law: after 12 months of lawful occupancy, a covered unit's tenancy may end only for a just cause stated in the notice.

Does a Redlands landlord have to pay relocation?

City rule: no-fault evictions to demolish or substantially remodel require a rent waiver of 2 months' rent or $4,500, whichever is greater.

How much notice does a Redlands landlord have to give?

State law: 60 days' notice to end a tenancy, or 30 days if the tenant has lived there less than 1 year.

How much can a Redlands landlord charge for a security deposit?

Redlands 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)).

What is the hotel tax on short-term rentals in Redlands?

Redlands's code: 10% of the rent charged by the operator. (§ 3.24.100); The operator collects the tax from each guest with the rent and lists it separately on the receipt. (§ 3.24.120).

What happens to tenants when a Redlands building converts to condos?

Redlands's code: Moving expenses equal to 3 times the monthly rent. (Tenants who move after tentative map approval, follow the lease, and did not give notice to move before approval.) (§ 17.25.070); For at least 4 months after the tentative map is approved. (Applies to relocation help and rental listings for tenants who do not buy.) (§ 17.25.070).

General information, not legal advice.

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