Local Ordinance Tracker

Requires fee disclosure on lease agreements and website of the rental property.

3/18/2025

https://fayettevillear.portal.civicclerk.com/event/489/files/report/7942

Prohibits the sale or use of pricing algorithms to set rents or manage occupancy levels for residential dwelling units.

3/11/2025

https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025-06-24%20Item%2001%20Amendments%20to%20Ordinance%20Prohibiting%20the%20Sale.pdf

Resident-enforced anti-retaliation measures.

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https://www.burbankca.gov/newsroom/-/newsdetail/20124/burbank-city-council-adopts-amendments-to-local-residential-tenant-protections-ordinance

sets annual rent cap at a fixed 5%. Exempts landlords with two or fewer rented single-family homes and condominiums in Concord from just cause eviction regulations.

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https://stream.ci.concord.ca.us/OnBaseAgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=1272&doctype=1

Permanently removes substantial remodel as a just cause for eviction in non-RSO (non-rent-controlled) properties governed under the Tenant Protection Act.

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https://cityclerk.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2024/24-1225_ord_188561_3-11-25.pdf

Limits annual rent increases.

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https://mountainview.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=c3896af3-a6df-4333-81b1-88029c658ff2.pdf

Prohibits considering applicants' criminal history/record over 2 years old in rental housing decisions.

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https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/api/compilemeetingattachmenthistory/historyattachment/?historyId=2e152fd9-2ce4-448c-8edc-e754e23bde7a

Enacts rent stabilization and mobile home owner protections.

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Pico Rivera Speaks - Item #3 - Second Reading - Adopt Ordinance No. 1190

Sets rent stabilization at 5%.

8/14/2024

https://www.pomonaca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/7880/638851735843130000

Voted to repeal rent control and Just Cause Eviction ordinances, but brought back after a referendum. Referendum signatures being verified until 8/25/2025.

5/13/2025

https://salinas.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7379340&GUID=566B7351-AE0E-439A-A7D3-CB677FC09956

Prohibits the use of algorithms to cordinate or set rental prices.

4/15/2025

https://docs.sandiego.gov/council_reso_ordinance/rao2025/O-21955.pdf

Introduces new requirements and protections related to renovations and evictions.

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https://records.santabarbaraca.gov/OnBaseAgendaOnline/Documents/ViewDocument/Council%20Agenda%20Report%20-%20TENANT%20PROTECTION%20%E2%80%93%20JUST%20CAUSE%20AMENDMENTS%20-%2003.pdf?meetingId=1051&documentType=Agenda&itemId=34880&publishId=23280&isSection=false

Bans algorithmic pricing tools.

5/27/2025

https://santamonicacityca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=1438

Provides for Residential Rent Stabilization capped at 5% or regional CPI, whichever is higher.

4/17/2025

https://www.wilmingtoncitycouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Sub.-1-to-Ord.-25-016-0029-Amend-Chapter-34-Regarding-Rent-Stabilization-W0128807-1.pdf

requires providers to have a "just cause" for eviction or refusal to renew a lease, like nonpayment of rent or violation of the rental agreement. Requires that providers offer relocation assistance if a tenancy in certain circumstances. Requires housing providers to register units in a citywide registry.

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https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=24E35D3E-B235-F011-8C4D-001DD80500AD

Bans algorithmic pricing tools.

12/12/2025

https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/ordinances/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=1353926

Expands rent control exemptions to rental property issued first cert. of occupancy after 12/31/2004.

4/2/2025

https://stpaul.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7282238&GUID=60463898-B948-4757-B9D9-128B514C7BDD&FullText=1

"opposes the use of anti-competitive rental practices, including the use of price-fixing algorithmic software, and strongly urges landlords within the City to refrain from using such practices or software."

6/12/2025

https://pub-missoula.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=326007

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Can't find good official doc - Springfield is considering draft of tenants' right to counsel plan

Landlords who rent any residential dwelling unit (defined as any primary residence excluding medical/long-term care or detention facilities) in the City of Hoboken are prohibited from price fixing using algorithmic pricing."

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https://hobokennj.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?Frame=&MeetingID=2943&MediaPosition=&ID=12291&CssClass=

Bans landlords from using sophisticated rent algorithm software that uses artificial intelligence to drive up rental prices.

5/7/2025

https://cityofjerseycity.civicweb.net/document/429156/Ordinance%20Amending%20Chapter%20218%20creating%20section.pdf?handle=C1C6E44191084E26AF787F445A95E455

Adopts a rent stabilization ordinance that limits rent to an 8% increase, with exemptions.

12/17/2024

https://www.cityofpassaic.com/DocumentCenter/View/10273/2474-24-Rent-Leveling-Board-

Regulates, controls, and stabilizes rents and creates a rent leveling board and the duties of rent control officer.

1/21/2025

https://plainfieldcitynj.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=12&ID=1218&Inline=True

Prohibits landlords from evicting tenants in retaliatory practices due to disputes and allow tenants the right to renew a lease at a reasonable price.

3/24/2025

https://www.binghamton-ny.gov/government/departments/hud-administration-housing/good-cause-eviction-law

requires "justifiable" cause for eviction.

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https://www.middletownny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3810/Good-Cause-Eviction-Legislation?bidId=

prohibits landlords from passing on to prospective tenants the fees of landlords� hired agents (brokers); and requires landlords to explicitly disclose all fees that tenants must pay to rent an apartment before tenants sign a rental agreement.

2/28/2024

https://legistar.council.nyc.gov/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6557858&GUID=2E6273DC-FF0F-40B2-AAB5-B9B3D9BD09DB&Options=ID%7CText%7C&Search=

Opts into NY state-level good cause eviction law.

4/2/2025

https://www.townofpoughkeepsie.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04022025-914

Adds criminal background as a protected class in housing discrimination.

12/12/2024

https://clerk.kcmo.gov/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7051973&GUID=6C4B4094-DFF5-4743-9C6F-F3C73CE4EE45&Options=&Search=

Prohibits the use and sale of algorithmic devices for setting rents or managing occupancy levels.

2/25/2025

https://www.portland.gov/council/documents/ordinance/algorithmic-rental-pricing

Implements habitability standards, just cause eviction standards, requires inclusion of "bill of rights" in lease agreements, limits utility fees.

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https://cityof.erie.pa.us/tenant-rights/

Mandates a series of limits related to application/background check fees. Limits amount, prevents charges for applicants with a tenant screening report from within the last 30 days. Limits fees for multiple applications to multiple properties by the same owner.

1/30/2025

https://phila.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7114077&GUID=A4CB128D-B5BD-4E3B-8790-681678B66919&Options=ID%7CText%7C&Search=%23250045

Adds prohibitions and penalties related to anti-competitive rental practices.

9/26/2024

https://phila.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6876360&GUID=85DC7418-4A44-4164-9570-C996CBDB3366&Options=ID%7CText%7C&Search=240823

providers with at least three units charging more than one month's rent as a security deposit prior to move-in must allow a resident to pay a portion of that deposit in 3 equal installments.

1/30/2025

https://phila.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7114076&GUID=E623128D-0E2A-4912-BF50-D09C6873D94A&Options=ID%7CText%7C&Search=%23250044

Bans algorithmic rent-setting devices.

3/20/2025

https://providenceri.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?Frame=&MeetingID=15230&MediaPosition=&ID=48895&CssClass=

Mandatory and optional fees must be disclosed in rental agreements and advertising. Limits application fees to $50. Bans several fees such as fees for use of an in-unit apppliance, fees to access common areas, fees for accepting rent via check, or pet rent/fees that exceed 2% of monthly rent.

N/A

https://iframe.cob.org/gov/council/abhistory/Lists/Log/Attachments/29163/2025-06-010.pdf

Limits application fees to $50, limits security deposits to one month's rent, limits utility fees to only the cost of the utility, limits late fees to no more than 1.5% of monthly rent.

8/4/2025

https://ferndale.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/?preview=42258

Prohibits algorithmic price fixing.

5/28/2025

https://seattle.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7431425&GUID=8FBCD163-280C-4B60-8854-F6CB2E333EDC