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Every rule extracted automatically from the corpus, with its exact source text. Status shown as of 2026-10-01.

48 of 48 rules

Berkeley ban on coordinated pricing algorithms for rents (BMC ch. 13.63, Ord. 7,992-N.S.)

r-af5faa · Berkeley Municipal Code ch. 13.63, § 13.63.030 (Ordinance No. 7,992-N.S.) · Berkeley, CA · Algorithmic rent-setting

In force · eff. 2026-012 review notes

Landlords may not use, and vendors may not sell or provide, coordinated pricing algorithms that use nonpublic competitor data to set or recommend rents or occupancy levels for Berkeley residential units. Each month and each unit is a separate violation.

Key value: ban on coordinated pricing algorithms for setting rents or occupancy levels

Coverage: Applies to residential dwelling units in Berkeley and to sale or provision of such algorithms to Berkeley landlords.

Conflict note: Effective date 2026-01 is stated only in research capture S037, not in the supplied text (D001); verify against the official record.

Source evidence

Berkeley ban on coordinated pricing algorithms for rents (BMC ch. 13.63, Ord. 7,992-N.S.)

Citation
Berkeley Municipal Code ch. 13.63, § 13.63.030 (Ordinance No. 7,992-N.S.)
Status
enacted
Effective
2026-01
Document
D001 · official
Corpus
Exact headline quote verified against supplied corpus text.
Retrieved
2026-10-01T22:44Z
Snapshot
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Extracted by
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https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025-12-02%20Item%2001%20Ordinance%207992.pdf

Exact source text

e landlord who is the recipient or user of the generated recommendation, when such data is less than 90 days old. 13.63.030 Use and sale of coordinated pricing algorithms prohibited. Page 2 of 4 Ordinance No. 7,992-N.S. Page 3 of 4 A. It shall be unlawful to sell, license, or otherwise provide to City of Berkeley landlords any coordinated pricing algorithm that sets or recommends rents or occupancy levels that may be achieved for residential dwelling units in the City of Berkeley. B. It shall be unlawful for a landlord to use a coordinated pricing algorithm described in subsection A when setting rents or occupancy levels for residential dwelling units in the City of Berkeley. Each separate month that a violation exists or continues, and each separate residential dwelling unit for which the landlord used the coordinated pricing algorithm, shall constitute a separate and distinct violation. 13.63.040 Remedies. A. The City Attorney may file a civil action for violations of section 13.63.030, subsections A and/or B, for damages, injunctive relief, restitution/return of illegal profits, and/or civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation. The court shall awa

Extraction review notes

  • Effective date 2026-01 is stated only in research capture S037, not in the supplied text (D001); verify against the official record.
  • merged 2 extractions: D001, S037

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

Structured record
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  "title": "Berkeley ban on coordinated pricing algorithms for rents (BMC ch. 13.63, Ord. 7,992-N.S.)",
  "requirement": "Landlords may not use, and vendors may not sell or provide, coordinated pricing algorithms that use nonpublic competitor data to set or recommend rents or occupancy levels for Berkeley residential units. Each month and each unit is a separate violation.",
  "key_value": "ban on coordinated pricing algorithms for setting rents or occupancy levels",
  "penalty": "City Attorney may seek damages, injunctive relief, restitution of illegal profits, and civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation plus attorney's fees; aggrieved tenants may seek injunctive relief, money damages, and civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation plus attorney's fees",
  "requirement_es": "Los propietarios no pueden usar, y los proveedores no pueden vender ni ofrecer, algoritmos de precios coordinados que usan datos no públicos de competidores para fijar o recomendar alquileres u ocupación en viviendas residenciales de Berkeley. Cada mes y cada unidad cuenta como una infracción separada.",
  "coverage_conditions": "Applies to residential dwelling units in Berkeley and to sale or provision of such algorithms to Berkeley landlords.",
  "exemptions": "Excludes products that publish aggregated anonymous rental data without recommending rents, products used to set affordable housing rent or income limits, and products used for market research for project financing, appraisal, or software research, testing or training.",
  "overrides": [],
  "interaction": "Document shows the ordinance only passed to print on November 18, 2025; final adoption and effective date are not shown, so effective_date is null. It amends an existing chapter 13.63. It does not regulate the amount of rent.",
  "effective_date": "2026-01",
  "citation": "Berkeley Municipal Code ch. 13.63, § 13.63.030 (Ordinance No. 7,992-N.S.)",
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Berkeley tenant screening and application fee rules (BMC ch. 13.78)

r-cc1eed · BMC ch. 13.78 (§§ 13.78.010, 13.78.016, 13.78.018) · Berkeley, CA · Application & screening fees

In forcevalidated, no notes

Landlords who charge a screening fee must give a screening fee rights statement and the state fee cap before taking the fee. They cannot charge existing tenants a non-refundable fee to renew a tenancy or to add, replace or remove a roommate.

Key value: Ban on non-refundable fees to existing tenants for renewal or roommate changes; screening fee rights disclosure required

Coverage: All residential rental agreements in Berkeley, regardless of contrary lease language.

Source evidence

Berkeley tenant screening and application fee rules (BMC ch. 13.78)

Citation
BMC ch. 13.78 (§§ 13.78.010, 13.78.016, 13.78.018)
Status
enacted
Effective
not stated in source
Document
D005 · official
Corpus
Exact headline quote verified against supplied corpus text.
Retrieved
2026-10-01T22:35Z
Snapshot
snap-eea786560def
Extracted by
cli:sonnet
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/laws-regulations/city-berkeley-ordinances-affecting-rental-properties/tenant-screening-and

Exact source text

uant to California law you have tenant screening fee rights, including the right to a copy of your consumer credit report if one is obtained with your screening fee, a refund of any unused portion of the fee and a receipt of the costs of the screening. For more information about your rights, please visit [URL to be provided by City]." *This page will be updated once the URL is provided by the City. Prohibition of non-refundable application fees associated with existing tenancies (BMC 13.78.016) An owner of residential rental property (or the owner’s agent) cannot charge a non-refundable fee to any existing tenant for the purpose of renewing a tenancy, in whole or in part, including any fee associated with the departure of a roommate or to request to add or replace a roommate in a pre-existing household. Applicability to Existing Rental Agreements (BMC 13.78.018) Chapter 13.78 applies to all residential rental agreements regardless of any contractual language in any rental agreement or lease to the contrary. Any provision of an existing rental agreement or lease that violates the provisions of this chapter are unenforceable. News Berkeley Rent Board to Host Inaugural Landlord Resource Fair on July 22 UPDATED: Rent Board Adopts to Extend Amnesty Period for Units Newly Required to Register Under

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

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Berkeley Rent Stabilization and Good Cause for Eviction Ordinance – owner move-in relocation assistance

r-08976a · Berkeley Municipal Code ch. 13.76 (Rent Stabilization and Good Cause for Eviction Ordinance) · Berkeley, CA · Just-cause eviction

In force8 review notes

Owners who evict a tenant for an owner move-in must pay the tenant relocation assistance. For 2026 the standard payment is $19,413, with an additional $6,471 for qualifying households, adjusted each year for inflation.

Key value: Standard relocation payment $19,413; additional $6,471 for qualifying households (effective Jan 1, 2026; +1.5% CPI)

Coverage: Applies to owner move-in evictions under the ordinance; the Ellis Implementation Ordinance requires the same payments for Ellis Act evictions.

Source evidence

Berkeley Rent Stabilization and Good Cause for Eviction Ordinance – owner move-in relocation assistance

Citation
Berkeley Municipal Code ch. 13.76 (Rent Stabilization and Good Cause for Eviction Ordinance)
Status
enacted
Effective
not stated in source
Document
D004 · official
Corpus
Exact headline quote verified against supplied corpus text.
Retrieved
2026-10-01T22:35Z
Snapshot
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Extracted by
cli:sonnet
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/news/2026-adjustments-relocation-assistance-payments

Exact source text

board.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent-board/news/2026-adjustments-relocation-assistance-payments RETRIEVED: 2026-10-01 22:35 UTC 2026 Adjustments of Relocation Assistance Payments | Berkeley Rent Board Skip to main content Skip to site search City of Berkeley Share Print 2026 Adjustments of Relocation Assistance Payments Annual increases for owner move-in and Ellis Act eviction relocation assistance payments go into effect January 1, 2026. Published: October 27, 2025 Last Updated: October 27, 2025 The Rent Stabilization and Good Cause for Eviction Ordinance requires owners to pay tenants relocation assistance in the event of an owner move-in eviction. The Ellis Implementation Ordinance requires the same relocation assistance payments for tenants evicted so the owner can remove a property from the rental housing market. Both ordinances index the relocation payments to inflation, and provide that the Rent Board shall publish the yearly inflationary increases. At its October 16, 2025 Special Meeting, the Rent Board approved relocation assistance payment increases that will go into effect on January 1, 2026. The standard relocation assistance pa

Condition and exemption sources

  • Exemption: Golden Duplex

    ““Golden Duplex”: duplex that was owner-occupied on December 31, 1979, and currently has an owner living in one of the units”

  • Exemption: Owner shares kitchen or bath with tenant

    “Unit where the owner shares a kitchen or bath with the tenant if the owner lived on the property at the time the tenancy started”

  • Exemption: ADU property with owner-occupancy, tenancy after Nov 7, 2018

    “Tenancies started after Nov 7, 2018, on properties where one unit is an ADU and either unit is owner-occupied.”

  • Exemption: University rental units / dormitories

    “University rental units such as dormitories.”

  • Exemption: Nonprofit cooperative

    “Nonprofit Cooperative Exempt No No No No”

Extraction review notes

  • unsupported predicate (evaluates unknown): Unit must be fully or partially covered by the Rent Ordinance (not exempt)
  • unsupported predicate (evaluates unknown): Owner-occupied on December 31, 1979
  • unsupported predicate (evaluates unknown): Shared kitchen or bath
  • unsupported predicate (evaluates unknown): One unit is an ADU; tenancy started after Nov 7, 2018
  • unsupported predicate (evaluates unknown): Nonprofit cooperative housing
  • coverage conditions taken from D009; quote from D004
  • exemption "Nonprofit cooperative" not determinable from data; presumed not to apply (disclosed)
  • merged 3 extractions: D004, D006, D009

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

Structured record
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Berkeley Rent Stabilization Ordinance – 2026 Annual General Adjustment (1.0%)

r-16e87d · Berkeley Municipal Code § 13.76.110(A); Rent Board Regulation 1148 · Berkeley, CA · Rent increase limits

In forcevalidated, no notes

Eligible landlords may raise 2025 permanent rent ceilings by 1.0% no earlier than January 1, 2026. The adjustment cannot raise rent for tenancies that began on or after January 1, 2025 and had rent set under Costa-Hawkins.

Key value: 1.0% (65% of CPI increase of 1.5%) for 2026

Coverage: Units subject to Berkeley rent stabilization with permanent rent ceilings; landlord must meet conditions in Rent Board Regulation 1148 and give required notice.

Source evidence

Berkeley Rent Stabilization Ordinance – 2026 Annual General Adjustment (1.0%)

Citation
Berkeley Municipal Code § 13.76.110(A); Rent Board Regulation 1148
Status
enacted
Effective
not stated in source
Document
D008 · official
Corpus
Exact headline quote verified against supplied corpus text.
Retrieved
2026-10-01T22:35Z
Snapshot
snap-eea786560def
Extracted by
cli:sonnet
https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/AGA%20Public%20Notice.pdf

Exact source text

e 400, Berkeley, CA 94704  TEL: (510) 981-7368 (981-RENT)  TDD: (510) 981-6903  FAX: (510) 809-3921 EMAIL: rent@berkeleyca.gov  WEB: rentboard.berkeleyca.gov BERKELEY RENT STABILIZATION BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE At its regular meeting on October 16, 2025, the Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board adopted the Annual General Adjustment (AGA) Order for Year 2026 which will allow eligible landlords to increase the 2025 permanent rent ceilings by 1.0% no earlier than January 1, 2026. The 2026 AGA of 1.0% represents 65% of the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers in the Bay Area during the period from July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025, which was 1.5% as posted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 65% of CPI formula was approved by Berkeley voters in the November 2004 general municipal election. See Berkeley Municipal Code section 13.76.110A. for rules related to establishing the AGA. The 2026 AGA may not adjust tenants’ rents when their tenancy began on or after January 1, 2025, and who had their rents set pursuant to the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act. The Order – Rent Board Regulation 1148 – also sets forth the conditions for qualifying for this rent increase and the n

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

Structured record
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  "requirement": "Eligible landlords may raise 2025 permanent rent ceilings by 1.0% no earlier than January 1, 2026. The adjustment cannot raise rent for tenancies that began on or after January 1, 2025 and had rent set under Costa-Hawkins.",
  "key_value": "1.0% (65% of CPI increase of 1.5%) for 2026",
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  "coverage_conditions": "Units subject to Berkeley rent stabilization with permanent rent ceilings; landlord must meet conditions in Rent Board Regulation 1148 and give required notice.",
  "exemptions": "2026 AGA may not adjust rents for tenancies beginning on or after January 1, 2025 whose rents were set under Costa-Hawkins.",
  "overrides": [],
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Berkeley Rent Ordinance – Measure BB 5% cap on Annual General Adjustment

r-c1c0f0 · Berkeley Rent Stabilization Ordinance (Berkeley Municipal Code ch. 13.76), as amended by Measure BB (Nov. 2024) · Berkeley, CA · Rent increase limits

In force12 review notes

Landlords of fully covered Berkeley units may raise rent each year only by the Annual General Adjustment set by the Rent Board, which can never exceed 5%. Government-owned or subsidized units must now be registered and, if fully covered, are subject to the rent ceiling.

Key value: Annual General Adjustment (CPI-based formula), maximum 5%

Coverage: Fully covered units: most units in multifamily properties built before 1980, single-family homes with tenancies that began prior to 1996, and single-family homes with five or more rooms rented individually. Government-subsidized units are fully or partially covered depending on unit type and whether law prohibits rent control.

Source evidence

Berkeley Rent Ordinance – Measure BB 5% cap on Annual General Adjustment

Citation
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Ordinance (Berkeley Municipal Code ch. 13.76), as amended by Measure BB (Nov. 2024)
Status
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Effective
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of partially covered units must now report new tenancies to the Rent Board within 15 days of the tenancy’s start date. Owners must also update tenancy information annually during the registration billing cycle. CHANGES ANNUAL GENERAL ADJUSTMENT (AGA) CAP TO 5% The AGA is the amount by which the landlord of a fully-covered rental unit may raise the rent each year. The elected Rent Board sets the AGA by following a formula in the Rent Ordinance that ties the AGA to the Consumer Price Index. NEW: The maximum AGA is 5%. This means that, if the formula in the Rent Ordinance results in an AGA that is greater than 5%, the AGA approved by the Board for that year can be no more than 5%. This cap does not prevent a landlord who has “banked” (unused) AGAs from previous years from implementing a rent increase that is greater than 5% in order to raise the rent to the rent ceiling. For more information, please see our Annual General Adjustments webpage. THE RENT BOARD IS NOW REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY ADJUST OWNER MOVE-IN EVICTION RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS NEW: The Rent Board must make inflationary adjustments to owner move-in eviction relocation assistance amounts each year. RENT B

Condition and exemption sources

  • Exemption: New construction after June 1980

    “New construction: units that were built and received a Certificate of Occupancy after June 1980** Partially Covered Yes No Yes Yes”

  • Exemption: Single-family home with tenancy beginning on or after Jan 1, 1996

    “Single-family home with a tenancy that began on or after January 1, 1996** Partially Covered Yes No Yes Yes”

  • Exemption: Condominiums

    “Most condominiums** Partially Covered Yes No Yes Yes”

  • Exemption: Section 202 / Section 811 subsidized units

    “Units with the following government subsidies regardless of unit type: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities”

  • Exemption: Rental Supplement/Section 8 set-aside/project-based Section 8 in HUD-insured project

    “Regardless of unit type, units with Rental Supplement Program, Section 8 Loan Management Set Aside, Project-based Section 8 subsidies AND in a project with a mortgage insured or held by HUD.”

  • Exemption: Golden Duplex

    ““Golden Duplex”: duplex that was owner-occupied on December 31, 1979, and currently has an owner living in one of the units”

  • Exemption: Owner shares kitchen or bath with tenant

    “Unit where the owner shares a kitchen or bath with the tenant if the owner lived on the property at the time the tenancy started”

  • Exemption: ADU property with owner-occupancy, tenancy after Nov 7, 2018

    “Tenancies started after Nov 7, 2018, on properties where one unit is an ADU and either unit is owner-occupied.”

  • Exemption: University rental units / dormitories

    “University rental units such as dormitories.”

  • Exemption: Nonprofit cooperative

    “Nonprofit Cooperative Exempt No No No No”

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  • unsupported predicate (evaluates unknown): Current tenancy began on or after January 1, 1996
  • unsupported predicate (evaluates unknown): Unit with Section 202 or 811 government subsidy
  • unsupported predicate (evaluates unknown): Subsidy plus HUD mortgage
  • unsupported predicate (evaluates unknown): Owner-occupied on December 31, 1979
  • unsupported predicate (evaluates unknown): Shared kitchen or bath
  • unsupported predicate (evaluates unknown): One unit is an ADU; tenancy started after Nov 7, 2018
  • unsupported predicate (evaluates unknown): Nonprofit cooperative housing
  • coverage conditions taken from D009; quote from D006
  • exemption "Section 202 / Section 811 subsidized units" not determinable from data; presumed not to apply (disclosed)
  • exemption "Rental Supplement/Section 8 set-aside/project-based Section 8 in HUD-insured project" not determinable from data; presumed not to apply (disclosed)
  • exemption "Nonprofit cooperative" not determinable from data; presumed not to apply (disclosed)
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Ronald V. Dellums Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance

r-78dfdb · Berkeley Municipal Code ch. 13.106 · Berkeley, CA · Screening restrictions

In forcevalidated, no notes

Berkeley landlords may not ask about or use criminal history in advertising, applications, tenant selection or decisions, and must give written notice and a chance to respond before acting on criminal history.

Key value: ban on inquiring about or using criminal history in rental housing decisions

Coverage: Applies to rental housing providers in Berkeley with respect to current or prospective tenants.

Source evidence

Ronald V. Dellums Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance

Citation
Berkeley Municipal Code ch. 13.106
Status
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Effective
not stated in source
Document
D003 · official
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Retrieved
2026-10-01T22:35Z
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Exact source text

SOURCE: https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/Fair_Chance RETRIEVED: 2026-10-01 22:35 UTC Ronald V. Dellums Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance | Berkeley Rent Board Skip to main content Skip to site search City of Berkeley Share Print Ronald V. Dellums Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance The Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance prohibits rental housing providers in Berkeley from asking about and using criminal history and/or criminal background checks in their rental housing advertising, applications, tenant selection process, or decision-making. On April 14, 2020, Berkeley City Council passed the Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance (BMC 13.106). An overview of the ordinance is available below. Please review the Ordinance for more specific details related to your property or tenancy. It is unlawful to do any of the following with regard to current or prospective tenants Inquire about criminal history Indicate that persons with criminal backgrounds will not be considered for housing, including in rental advertisements, application ma

Condition and exemption sources

  • Exemption: Owner-occupied property of 1-3 units

    “Owner-occupied properties (between 1-3 units) in which an owner of record resides in one of the units as their primary residence”

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

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Berkeley security deposit interest requirement

r-bd34aa · Berkeley Municipal Code ch. 7.56 · Berkeley, CA · Security deposits

In force1 review note

If your unit is fully or partially covered by Berkeley's Rent Ordinance, your landlord must pay you interest on your security deposit at the end of each year, and a prorated amount if you move out before year end.

Key value: annual interest on security deposit, prorated at move-out

Coverage: Units fully or partially covered by Berkeley's Rent Ordinance.

Source evidence

Berkeley security deposit interest requirement

Citation
Berkeley Municipal Code ch. 7.56
Status
enacted
Effective
not stated in source
Document
D007 · official
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Exact source text

g portion of the security deposit. Starting January 1, 2025, landlords must provide proof that necessary repairs were completed. Starting April 1, 2025, landlords must take photographs of a unit after regaining possession, but before any repairs or cleaning for which the landlord intends to make a deduction from the security deposit. These photos and a written explanation of the cost of the repairs/cleaning must be given to the tenant along with the itemized statement. Security deposit interest For tenancies in units fully or partially covered by Berkeley's Rent Ordinance, landlords must pay tenants interest on their security deposit at the end of each year and a prorated amount if the tenant moves out before the end of the year. See our Security Deposit Interest & Calculator page for more information. Related Documents Template Letter Notifying Tenant of Right to Walk-through Inspection (55.22 KB) Template Letter Notifying Tenants of Results of Walk-through Inspection (127.9 KB) News Berkeley Rent Board to Host Inaugural Landlord Resource Fair on July 22 UPDATED: Rent Board Adopts to Extend Amnesty Period for Units Newly Required to Register Under Measure BB Need Help in Your Language? Visit Our New Language Access Ser

Condition and exemption sources

  • Condition: Unit is fully or partially covered by Berkeley's Rent Ordinance

    “units fully or partially covered by Berkeley's Rent Ordinance”

Extraction review notes

  • unsupported predicate (evaluates unknown): Unit is fully or partially covered by Berkeley's Rent Ordinance

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

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Boston Fair Chance Tenant Selection Policy (DND)

r-0fcb20 · Boston Fair Chance Tenant Selection Policy (DND, Feb. 2017) · Boston, MA · Screening restrictions

In forcevalidated, no notes

Housing providers with DND funding or land, or with income-restricted units under the BPDA Inclusionary Development Policy, may not use a blanket ban on applicants with arrests or convictions and must review applicants case by case. They may not consider non-conviction arrests, convictions with judicial relief, juvenile records, or convictions more than 5 years old, and may not use credit scores to approve or deny applications.

Key value: No blanket ban; no consideration of non-conviction arrests, expunged/sealed convictions, juvenile records, convictions over 5 years old; no credit score use

Coverage: Applies to housing providers receiving DND funding and/or land, or with income-restricted units created under the BPDA Inclusionary Development Policy; also applied to the Office of Fair Housing and Equity Affirmative Marketing Program.

Source evidence

Boston Fair Chance Tenant Selection Policy (DND)

Citation
Boston Fair Chance Tenant Selection Policy (DND, Feb. 2017)
Status
enacted
Effective
not stated in source
Document
D010 · official city-linked policy
Corpus
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Exact source text

d Development (DND) Sheila A. Dillon, Chief & Director BOSTON FAIR CHANCE TENANT SELECTION POLICY Under this policy, housing providers agree to the following: Housing providers receiving Department of Neighborhood Development (DND) funding and/or land, or that have income restricted units created under the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) Inclusionary Development Policy will not impose a blanket policy that denies housing to anyone with arrests and or convictions. Housing providers will consider applicants on a case-by-case basis. 1. The Developer/Agent (Agent) agrees to not consider any of the following categories when determining housing eligibility and or considering eviction: a) Arrests that did not result in conviction. This includes dismissed charges, diversion programs, and similar non-convictions. b) Convictions that are subject to a form of judicial relief, such as expungement, sealing, and certificates for relief from disabilities. c) Juvenile records d) A conviction more than 5 years old. Tenant se

Condition and exemption sources

  • Condition: Housing receives DND funding/land or has income-restricted units under BPDA Inclusionary Development Policy

    “Housing providers receiving Department of Neighborhood Development (DND) funding and/or land, or that have income restricted units created under the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) Inclusionary Development Policy”

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

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Boston fair housing protection for renters using rental assistance

r-0857c9 · City of Boston Fair Housing Regulations (Boston Fair Housing Commission) · Boston, MA · Screening restrictions

In forcevalidated, no notes

Boston landlords cannot discriminate against renters because they use rental assistance such as Section 8, disability or veterans vouchers. Refusing to accept rental assistance is treated as housing discrimination.

Key value: ban on discrimination based on rental assistance (incl. Section 8 vouchers)

Coverage: Applies to renting, buying, selling or financing of housing in the City of Boston.

Source evidence

Boston fair housing protection for renters using rental assistance

Citation
City of Boston Fair Housing Regulations (Boston Fair Housing Commission)
Status
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Effective
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D012 · official
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tate, and federal fair housing laws. The commission is a Fair Housing Assistance Program. You can learn more about federal programs authorized to investigate housing discrimination through the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Still have questions? Contact: Fair Housing and Equity 617-635-2500 send an email 1 City Hall Square Room 966 Boston , MA 02201-2041 United States Laws and discrimination Our commission makes sure property owners don't discriminate against tenants or buyers. In the City of Boston, it’s illegal to discriminate when renting, buying, selling, or securing financing for any housing. You can’t discriminate someone based on their: Race Color Religion Disability National Origin Ancestry Sex Gender Identity Gender Expression Age Sexual Orientation Marital Status Rental Assistance * Family Status ** Military Status * For example renters using Section 8 voucher ** For example, a landlord can’t discriminate against someone if they have children Learn who else is protected by the Fair Housing Act . What is housing discrimination? Discrimination comes in many forms. Some examples o

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California AB 325 – Common pricing algorithm prohibition (Cartwright Act)

r-2fcd4b · Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 16729 (added by Stats. 2025, ch. 338, A.B. 325) · CA · Algorithmic rent-setting

In force · eff. 2026-01-01validated, no notes

It is unlawful to use or distribute a common pricing algorithm as part of a contract, combination or conspiracy to restrain trade, or to coerce another person to adopt prices or commercial terms recommended by such an algorithm. A common pricing algorithm is software or other methodology used by two or more persons that uses competitor data to recommend or influence a price.

Key value: ban on use or distribution of common pricing algorithms in restraint of trade or with coercion

Coverage: Applies to any person (not end consumers) using or distributing a common pricing algorithm; not limited to housing in the text.

Source evidence

California AB 325 – Common pricing algorithm prohibition (Cartwright Act)

Citation
Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 16729 (added by Stats. 2025, ch. 338, A.B. 325)
Status
enacted
Effective
2026-01-01
Document
D022 · official
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Exact source text

reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason. Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES Bill Text The people of the State of California do enact as follows: SECTION 1. Section 16729 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read: 16729. (a) It shall be unlawful for a person to use or distribute a common pricing algorithm as part of a contract, combination in the form of a trust, or conspiracy to restrain trade or commerce in violation of this chapter. (b) It shall be unlawful for a person to use or distribute a common pricing algorithm if the person coerces another person to set or adopt a recommended price or commercial term recommended by the common pricing algorithm for the same or similar products or services in the jurisdiction of this state. (c) Nothing in this section shall impair or limit the applicability of antitrust laws. (d) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) “Antitrust laws” means the provisions o

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California application screening fee cap

r-98c475 · Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.6 · CA · Application & screening fees

In force · eff. 2026-01-011 review note

A landlord may charge an application screening fee of no more than $30 per applicant (adjusted for CPI since 1998), and never more than actual out-of-pocket costs and time spent. No fee may be charged if no unit is available or will be soon, and the landlord must give an itemized receipt and follow first-come screening or refund rules.

Key value: $30 per applicant, CPI-adjusted since January 1, 1998

Coverage: Applies to landlords (owners of residential rental property) and their agents charging applicants to rent a residential unit.

Source evidence

California application screening fee cap

Citation
Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.6
Status
enacted
Effective
2026-01-01
Document
D026 · official
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Exact source text

their agent may, but is not required to, accept and rely upon a consumer credit report presented by an applicant. (b) The amount of the application screening fee shall not be greater than the actual out-of-pocket costs of gathering information concerning the applicant, including, but not limited to, the cost of using a tenant screening service or a consumer credit reporting service, and the reasonable value of time spent by the landlord or their agent in obtaining information on the applicant. In no case shall the amount of the application screening fee charged by the landlord or their agent be greater than thirty dollars ($30) per applicant. The thirty dollar ($30) application screening fee may be adjusted annually by the landlord or their agent commensurate with an increase in the Consumer Price Index, beginning on January 1, 1998. (c) (1) A landlord or their agent shall not charge an applicant an application screening fee when they know or should have known that no rental unit is available at that time or will be available within a reasonable period of time. (2) A landlord or their agent may charge an applicant an application scr

Extraction review notes

  • merged 2 extractions: D005, D026

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

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California Tenant Protection Act – Just Cause Eviction

r-b3a720 · Cal. Civ. Code § 1946.2 · CA · Just-cause eviction

In force · eff. 2026-01-015 review notes

After you have lived in your home continuously and lawfully for 12 months, your landlord can end your tenancy only for a listed at-fault or no-fault just cause stated in the written notice. For no-fault terminations the landlord must pay one month's rent as relocation assistance within 15 days of the notice or waive the final month's rent.

Key value: Just cause required after 12 months of occupancy; relocation assistance of 1 month's rent for no-fault termination

Coverage: Applies to residential tenancies where the tenant has continuously and lawfully occupied for 12 months (or 24 months if additional adult tenants were added before then, unless all tenants have 12+ months or one has 24+ months). Operative April 1, 2024; repealed January 1, 2030.

Source evidence

California Tenant Protection Act – Just Cause Eviction

Citation
Cal. Civ. Code § 1946.2
Status
enacted
Effective
2026-01-01
Document
D023 · official
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Exact source text

ch Text Search Up^ << Previous Next >> cross-reference chaptered bills PDF | Add To My Favorites Search Phrase: Code Text Civil Code - CIV DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS [1427 - 3273.91] ( Heading of Division 3 amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 14. ) PART 4. OBLIGATIONS ARISING FROM PARTICULAR TRANSACTIONS [1738 - 3273.91] ( Part 4 enacted 1872. ) TITLE 5. HIRING [1925 - 1997.270] ( Title 5 enacted 1872. ) CHAPTER 2. Hiring of Real Property [1940 - 1954.071] ( Chapter 2 enacted 1872. ) 1946.2. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, after a tenant has continuously and lawfully occupied a residential real property for 12 months, the owner of the residential real property shall not terminate a tenancy without just cause, which shall be stated in the written notice to terminate tenancy. If any additional adult tenants are added to the lease before an existing tenant has continuously and lawfully occupied the residential real property for 24 months, then this subdivision shall only apply if either of the following are satisfied: (1) All of the tenants have continuously and lawfully occupied the residential real property for 12 months or more. (2) One or more tenants have continuously and lawfully occupied the residential real property for 24 months or more. (b) For purposes of

Condition and exemption sources

  • Exemption: Transient and tourist hotel occupancy

    “Transient and tourist hotel occupancy as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 1940.”

  • Exemption: Nonprofit hospital, religious facility, extended care or residential care facility

    “Housing accommodations in a nonprofit hospital, religious facility, extended care facility, licensed residential care facility for the elderly”

  • Exemption: Institutional dormitories

    “Dormitories owned and operated by an institution of higher education”

  • Exemption: Shared facilities with owner

    “Housing accommodations in which the tenant shares bathroom or kitchen facilities with the owner who maintains their principal residence at the residential real property.”

  • Exemption: Single-family owner-occupied residence

    “Single-family owner-occupied residences, including both of the following:”

  • Exemption: Owner-occupied duplex

    “A property containing two separate dwelling units within a single structure in which the owner occupied one of the units as the owner’s principal place of residence at the beginning of the tenancy”

  • Exemption: Certificate of occupancy within previous 15 years

    “Housing that has been issued a certificate of occupancy within the previous 15 years, unless the housing is a mobilehome.”

  • Exemption: Separately alienable property with qualifying owner

    “Residential real property, including a mobilehome, that is alienable separate from the title to any other dwelling unit, provided that both of the following apply:”

  • Exemption: Deed-restricted or subsidized affordable housing

    “Housing restricted by deed, regulatory restriction contained in an agreement with a government agency, or other recorded document as affordable housing”

Extraction review notes

  • unsupported predicate (evaluates unknown): Tenant shares bathroom or kitchen with owner who lives on the property as principal residence
  • unsupported predicate (evaluates unknown): Residential property alienable separate from title to any other dwelling unit
  • unsupported predicate (evaluates unknown): Tenants were given the required written exemption notice
  • exemption "Shared facilities with owner" not determinable from data; presumed not to apply (disclosed)
  • untyped predicate "Residential property alienable separate from title to any other dwelling unit" typed as property_type in single_family|condominium (Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1946.2(e)(8), 1947.12(d)(5): separately alienable dwelling = single-family home or condominium unit)

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

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California Tenant Protection Act rent cap (Civ. Code § 1947.12)

r-f6181c · Cal. Civ. Code § 1947.12 · CA · Rent increase limits

In force · eff. 2024-01-016 review notes

Over any 12-month period, a landlord cannot raise rent by more than 5% plus the local cost-of-living change, or 10%, whichever is lower. Rent can be raised at most twice in 12 months for the same tenant, and the landlord may set any starting rent for a new tenancy.

Key value: 5% + CPI, max 10%

Coverage: Applies to residential real property (including mobilehome park units) for rent increases on or after March 15, 2019 (February 18, 2021 for mobilehome tenancies); does not apply to a mobilehome homeowner. Section repealed January 1, 2030.

Source evidence

California Tenant Protection Act rent cap (Civ. Code § 1947.12)

Citation
Cal. Civ. Code § 1947.12
Status
enacted
Effective
2024-01-01
Document
D024 · official
Corpus
Exact headline quote verified against supplied corpus text.
Retrieved
2026-10-01T22:35Z
Snapshot
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Exact source text

Search Up^ << Previous Next >> cross-reference chaptered bills PDF | Add To My Favorites Search Phrase: Code Text Civil Code - CIV DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS [1427 - 3273.91] ( Heading of Division 3 amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 14. ) PART 4. OBLIGATIONS ARISING FROM PARTICULAR TRANSACTIONS [1738 - 3273.91] ( Part 4 enacted 1872. ) TITLE 5. HIRING [1925 - 1997.270] ( Title 5 enacted 1872. ) CHAPTER 2. Hiring of Real Property [1940 - 1954.071] ( Chapter 2 enacted 1872. ) 1947.12. (a) (1)   Subject to subdivision (b), an owner of residential real property shall not, over the course of any 12-month period, increase the gross rental rate for a dwelling or a unit more than 5 percent plus the percentage change in the cost of living, or 10 percent, whichever is lower, of the lowest gross rental rate charged for that dwelling or unit at any time during the 12 months prior to the effective date of the increase. In determining the lowest gross rental amount pursuant to this section, any rent discounts, incentives, concessions, or credits offered by the owner of such unit of residential real property and accepted by the tenant shall be excluded. The gross per-month rental rate and any owner-offered discounts, incentives, concessions, or credits shall be separately listed and identified in the lease or rental agreement or any amendments to an existing lease or rental agreement. (2) If the same tenant rem

Condition and exemption sources

  • Exemption: Deed-restricted or subsidized affordable housing

    “Housing restricted by deed, regulatory restriction contained in an agreement with a government agency, or other recorded document as affordable housing”

  • Exemption: School dormitories

    “Dormitories owned and operated by an institution of higher education”

  • Exemption: Certificate of occupancy within previous 15 years (not mobilehome)

    “Housing that has been issued a certificate of occupancy within the previous 15 years, unless the housing is a mobilehome.”

  • Exemption: Separately alienable property with non-corporate owner and notice

    “Residential real property that is alienable separate from the title to any other dwelling unit, including a mobilehome”

  • Exemption: Owner-occupied duplex

    “A property containing two separate dwelling units within a single structure in which the owner occupied one of the units as the owner’s principal place of residence”

Extraction review notes

  • unsupported predicate (evaluates unknown): Housing subject to local rent or price control that restricts annual increases to less than the state cap
  • unsupported predicate (evaluates unknown): Owner is not an LLC with a corporate member or mobilehome park management
  • unsupported predicate (evaluates unknown): Tenants were given the required written exemption notice
  • unsupported predicate (evaluates unknown): Landlord notified tenant in writing that tenancy is not subject to just cause and rent increase limits
  • exemption "Stricter local rent control" treated as precedence (yields to same-category local rule)
  • merged 2 extractions: D024, D040

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

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California FEHA source-of-income protections in housing (Gov. Code § 12955)

r-90b45c · Cal. Gov. Code § 12955 · CA · Screening restrictions

In force · eff. 2024-01-014 review notes

Landlords may not discriminate against applicants or tenants because of their source of income, including Section 8 vouchers and other government subsidies. Where a government rent subsidy applies, income standards must be based on the portion of rent the tenant pays, and applicants with credit history screening must be allowed to offer alternative evidence of ability to pay. Landlords may still ask about the level or source of income.

Key value: ban on source-of-income discrimination (incl. housing vouchers)

Coverage: Applies to owners of housing accommodations and others in housing transactions.

Source evidence

California FEHA source-of-income protections in housing (Gov. Code § 12955)

Citation
Cal. Gov. Code § 12955
Status
enacted
Effective
2024-01-01
Document
D027 · official
Corpus
Exact headline quote verified against supplied corpus text.
Retrieved
2026-10-01T22:35Z
Snapshot
snap-eea786560def
Extracted by
cli:sonnet
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Exact source text

A [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) PART 2.8. CIVIL RIGHTS DEPARTMENT [12900 - 12999] ( Heading of Part 2.8 amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 48, Sec. 29. ) CHAPTER 6. Discrimination Prohibited [12940 - 12957] ( Chapter 6 added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 992. ) ARTICLE 2. Housing Discrimination [12955 - 12957] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 992. ) 12955. It shall be unlawful: (a) For the owner of any housing accommodation to discriminate against or harass any person because of the race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, familial status, source of income, disability, veteran or military status, or genetic information of that person. (b) For the owner of any housing accommodation to make or to cause to be made any written or oral inquiry concerning the race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, familial status, disability, veteran or military status, or genetic information of any person seeking to purchase, rent, or lease any housing accommodation. (c) For any person to make, print, or publish, or cause to be made, printed, or publis

Condition and exemption sources

  • Exemption: Owner-occupied home renting to one additional person

    “When an owner is occupying a home and is renting to one additional person, the owner may exclude applicants based on protected characteristics.”

Extraction review notes

  • unsupported predicate (evaluates unknown): Owner rents to only one additional person
  • coverage conditions taken from D016; quote from D027
  • untyped predicate "Owner rents to only one additional person" typed as property_type eq single_family (roomer exemption: renting part of a single-family home to one person)
  • merged 2 extractions: D016, D027

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

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California residential security deposit cap

r-29e94d · Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.5 · CA · Security deposits

In force · eff. 2024-07-011 review note

A landlord cannot demand or receive security (deposit, fee or charge) above one month's rent, in addition to first month's rent. Small landlords (natural persons or all-natural-person LLCs owning no more than two properties with four units total) may charge up to two months' rent, but not to service members.

Key value: 1 month's rent maximum (2 months for small landlords)

Coverage: Applies to security for a rental agreement for residential property used as the tenant's dwelling. Does not apply to security collected or demanded before July 1, 2024.

Source evidence

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t was in at the inception of the tenancy. The amendments to this paragraph enacted by the act adding this sentence shall apply only to tenancies for which the tenant’s right to occupy begins after January 1, 2003. (4) To remedy future defaults by the tenant in any obligation under the rental agreement to restore, replace, or return personal property or appurtenances, exclusive of ordinary wear and tear, if the security deposit is authorized to be applied thereto by the rental agreement. (c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), (3), or (5), a landlord shall not demand or receive security, however denominated, in an amount or value in excess of an amount equal to one month’s rent, in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy. (2) This subdivision does not prohibit an advance payment of not less than six months’ rent if the term of the lease is six months or longer. (3) This subdivision does not preclude a landlord and a tenant from entering into a mutual agreement for the landlord, at the request of the tenant and for a specified fee or charge, to make structural, decorative, furnishing, or other similar alterations, if the alterations are other than cleaning or repairing for which the landlord may charge the previo

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  • merged 2 extractions: D007, D025

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

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Cambridge Fair Housing Ordinance – source of income protection

r-14fdaa · Cambridge Fair Housing Ordinance, Cambridge Municipal Code ch. 14.04 · Cambridge, MA · Screening restrictions

In forcevalidated, no notes

Landlords in Cambridge may not discriminate against renters or applicants based on source of income, including Section 8 vouchers and public benefits. Applicants may be selected on reasonable standards applied equally, such as ability to pay rent and ability to care for the apartment.

Key value: source of income (incl. Section 8 and public benefits) is a protected category

Coverage: Applies to housing rentals in Cambridge generally.

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Cambridge Fair Housing Ordinance – source of income protection

Citation
Cambridge Fair Housing Ordinance, Cambridge Municipal Code ch. 14.04
Status
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Effective
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D029 · official
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Exact source text

our rules of procedure. Would you like to provide us feedback about your experience with the Human Rights Commission? Please click here to complete our survey. Thank you! Contacts PHONE: 617-349-4396 Email Us 689 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA 02139 Tips and FAQs What is discrimination? Discrimination occurs when a policy or practice segregates, creates unequal status, separates or has a disproportionate impact on a person based on their membership in one or more legally protected categories. The protected categories under the Cambridge Human Rights Ordinance and the Cambridge Fair Housing Ordinance are the following: Disability – Defined consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities Race Color National Origin or Ancestry Family Status Source of Income, includes Section 8 and public benefits Marital Status, includes married and non-married individuals Sex: Male or female, includes allegations of sexual harassment Gender identity or expression Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual Age

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  • Exemption: Owner-occupied 2-family dwelling

    “NOTE: there is an exemption for 2-family dwellings, when the owner lives there”

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

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Hoboken ban on algorithmic rent coordination

r-2631aa · Hoboken City Code ch. 158-2 · Hoboken, NJ · Algorithmic rent-setting

In force · eff. 2025-07validated, no notes

Landlords may not use software, algorithms or data-sharing platforms to coordinate or recommend rents, lease terms or occupancy.

Key value: ban on software/algorithms/data-sharing platforms to coordinate or recommend rents

Source evidence

Hoboken ban on algorithmic rent coordination

Citation
Hoboken City Code ch. 158-2
Status
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Effective
2025-07
Document
S037 · secondary (law firm / news / mirror)
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Exact source text

Prohibits landlords from using software, algorithms or data-sharing platforms to coordinate or recommend rents, lease terms, or occupancy.

Context unavailable; quote verified against the source at extraction.

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

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Jersey City ban on algorithmic rent coordination services

r-8c87fb · Jersey City Code § 218-12 · Jersey City, NJ · Algorithmic rent-setting

In force · eff. 2025-06validated, no notes

Landlords may not use algorithmic rent coordination services. The ordinance is enforced publicly and privately.

Key value: ban on algorithmic rent coordination services; fines up to $2,000 per day

Source evidence

Jersey City ban on algorithmic rent coordination services

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Jersey City Code § 218-12
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Prohibits a landlord’s use of algorithmic rent coordination services; includes public and private enforcement; fines up to $2,000 per day.

Context unavailable; quote verified against the source at extraction.

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

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Jersey City Rent Control Ordinance

r-3ce528 · Jersey City Code ch. 260 · Jersey City, NJ · Rent increase limits

In forcevalidated, no notes

Rental units in buildings with five or more units are subject to Jersey City's rent control ordinance, administered by the Office of Landlord/Tenant Relations. Properties with 1-4 units are exempt, and tenants can petition over illegal rents or failure to maintain services.

Coverage: Properties with five or more units; other exemptions may be requested through a Rent Control Exemption Request if permitted criteria are met.

Source evidence

Jersey City Rent Control Ordinance

Citation
Jersey City Code ch. 260
Status
enacted
Effective
not stated in source
Document
D036 · official
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Retrieved
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re, The Holloway Building, Jersey City, New Jersey 07305, has been adjourned. PROPERTY RENT CONTROL STATUS INQUIRY: If you are looking to inquire some information about a Property’s rent control status, please do so by submitting a SeeClickFix request . Just type in the Property Address, Confirm the Property Location, and select “Property Rent Control Status” under “Request Category.” Be sure to provide your phone number and email address so that the staff can sufficiently fulfill this request. (Please Note: All 1-4 Unit Properties are exempt from rent control) The Rent Control Ordinance provides certain exemptions from rent regulation.  A "Rent Control Exemption Request" can be submitted for the Office's review if a property owner meets the criteria for one of the permitted exemptions. ATTENTION BUISNESS OWNERS AND OWNERS OF RENTAL UNITS: As of August 5, 2022, The State of New Jersey N.J. Statute §40A:10A-1 requires that business owners and owners of a rental unit or units maintain liability insurance coverage for negligent acts and omissions in a mi

Condition and exemption sources

  • Exemption: 1-4 unit properties

    “All 1-4 Unit Properties are exempt from rent control”

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

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Los Angeles RSO – Legal Reasons for Eviction and Relocation

r-ccc3e6 · L.A.M.C. § 151.09 · Los Angeles, CA · Just-cause eviction

In force1 review note

Landlords of RSO units may evict only for listed at-fault reasons or listed no-fault reasons. No-fault evictions require a Landlord Declaration of Intent to Evict filed with LAHD, 30-day and 60-day written notices, and payment of relocation assistance.

Key value: Enumerated at-fault and no-fault grounds; relocation assistance for no-fault evictions

Coverage: Same units covered by the RSO (first built on or before October 1, 1978, and listed property types).

Source evidence

Los Angeles RSO – Legal Reasons for Eviction and Relocation

Citation
L.A.M.C. § 151.09
Status
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Effective
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Document
D041 · official
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Exact source text

its subject to City’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO ) must be filed with the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) within three (3) business days of service on the tenant per Los Angeles Municipal Code 151.09.C.9 & 165.05.B.5. Click here for more information. Types of Evictions Requiring Payment of Tenant Relocation Assistance No-fault evictions require the payment of relocation assistance . Checklist for No-Fault Evictions File a Landlord Declaration of Intent to Evict filed with the LAHD. Give the tenant a 30-day and 60-day written notice (some evictions require 120-day notice or up to a 1-year extension). Payment of tenant relocation assistance . Keep Your Property Well-Maintained Learn about the city’s regulations that protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents and whether your property is meeting City standards . Landlord Services We offer services for landlords that include workshops on the Rent Stabilization Ordinance, online bill payment, and registering a foreclosed property online, to name a few. If My Property is Not Rent Stabilized Even if your property is not covered under th

Condition and exemption sources

  • Condition: First built on or before October 1, 1978

    “first built on or before October 1, 1978”

  • Condition: Property types covered by RSO

    “Duplex”

Extraction review notes

  • merged 2 extractions: D041, D043

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

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Los Angeles Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance (JCO)

r-c59240 · L.A.M.C. § 165.00 et seq. (Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance) · Los Angeles, CA · Just-cause eviction

In force2 review notes

A landlord may not end a tenancy in covered Los Angeles units without a listed just cause. For no-fault evictions the landlord may have to pay relocation assistance; the protection applies once the tenant has lived in the unit six months or the original lease has expired, whichever comes first.

Key value: Eviction only for enumerated at-fault or no-fault reasons; relocation assistance for no-fault evictions

Coverage: Covers most residential properties in the City of Los Angeles not regulated by the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO); can apply to buildings newer than October 1, 1978 and to a single-family dwelling. Applies to a tenancy once the tenant has lived in the unit at least six months or the original lease expired, whichever is first.

Source evidence

Los Angeles Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance (JCO)

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rdinance-jco RETRIEVED: 2026-10-01 22:36 UTC Just Cause For Eviction Ordinance (JCO) – LAHD Skip to main content Los Angeles Housing Department Quick Links: Announcements Website Feedback Just Cause For Eviction Ordinance (JCO) Back Print September 10th, 2026 | Click here for FAQs and information about the JCO/Just Cause Enforcement fee exemptions Just Cause For Eviction Ordinance (JCO) If you own rental property in the City of Los Angeles, it may be subject to the Just Cause Ordinance (JCO).  It prohibits terminations of tenancies without just cause and requires relocation assistance for no-fault evictions. Rental Units Covered Under JCO The JCO covers most residential properties in the City of Los Angeles that are not regulated by the City’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO). In order to apply to a tenancy, it requires that the tenant either has lived in the same unit for at least six months or that their original lease expired, whichever comes first.  There are other specific exceptions to the JCO including, but not limited to, transient hotels, licensed care facilities, fraternity or sorority

Condition and exemption sources

  • Exemption: Transient hotels

    “There are other specific exceptions to the JCO including, but not limited to, transient hotels, licensed care facilities”

Extraction review notes

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Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO)

r-79a47d · L.A.M.C. ch. XV, art. 1 (Rent Stabilization Ordinance), § 151.00 et seq. · Los Angeles, CA · Rent increase limits

In force1 review note

For covered units, rent may be raised only once every 12 months, by the allowable percentage set by LAHD. Since February 2, 2026, no extra percentage for utilities and no extra 10% for an added dependent is allowed; a 10% increase for an additional non-dependent tenant is still allowed.

Key value: One increase per 12 months by the annual allowable percentage (set by LAHD)

Coverage: Rental properties first built on or before October 1, 1978 (and replacement units under LAMC 151.28): apartments, condominiums and townhomes (rent not regulated for tenancies commenced after Dec 31, 1995), duplexes, two or more single-family units on one parcel, hotel/motel/rooming house rooms occupied by the same tenant over 30 consecutive days, residential units attached to commercial buildings, ADUs, JADUs, and mobile homes and RVs in mobile home parks.

Source evidence

Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO)

Citation
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Status
enacted
Effective
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Document
D041 · official
Corpus
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Exact source text

ocation assistance RSO disclosure notice for all “Cash for Keys” or Buyout Agreements Interest Payments on Security Deposits When Can Rent Be Increased Rent increases that do not require LAHD approval Rent may be increased to the market rate if the tenant: voluntarily moves out; does not pay rent and is evicted; violated the lease agreement and is evicted; is evicted for failure to comply with a Tenant Habitability Plan; or is evicted per a City Attorney order. accepts a Tenant Buyout Agreement Rent may be increased once every 12 months by the allowable rent increase percentage (click here to view the allowable rent increase PDF ). Effective February 2, 2026, the landlord can no longer include an additional percentage increase for utilities. Effective March 30, 2020, through January 31, 2024, rent increases are prohibited for rental units subject to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO). Effective February 2, 2026, an additonal 10% increase for an additional dependent added to the tenancy is no longer permitted. However, a 10% for an additional tenant is allowed (not

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  • Condition: First built on or before October 1, 1978

    “first built on or before October 1, 1978”

  • Condition: Apartments, condos, townhomes, duplexes, multiple single-family units on a parcel, hotel/rooming house rooms, mobile homes, ADUs

    “Duplex”

Extraction review notes

  • merged 2 extractions: D041, D042

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H.5222 - An Act relative to preventing algorithmic rent fixing in the rental housing market

r-bd9ba7 · H.5222 (194th Gen. Ct.) · MA · Algorithmic rent-setting

Pendingvalidated, no notes

This Massachusetts bill, aimed at preventing algorithmic rent fixing in rental housing, has been reported by the Housing Committee and sent to House Ways and Means. It is not law, and the page does not show its text or specific requirements.

Key value: prevent algorithmic rent fixing (bill text not shown)

Source evidence

H.5222 - An Act relative to preventing algorithmic rent fixing in the rental housing market

Citation
H.5222 (194th Gen. Ct.)
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SOURCE: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5222 RETRIEVED: 2026-10-01 22:36 UTC Bill H.5222 Skip to Content Bill H.5222 194th (Current) Search the Legislature Search the Legislature Search An Act relative to preventing algorithmic rent fixing in the rental housing market View Text Print Preview Download PDF Bill Information Bill Information Sponsor: Joint Committee on Housing Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means Tabs Bill History Cosponsors Committee Vote Similar Bills Bill History Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.5222 Bill History Date Branch Action 3/12/2026 House Reported from the committee on Housing 3/12/2026 House New draft of H1564 3/12/2026 House Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

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An Act prohibiting algorithmic rent setting (S.2983)

r-ec514b · S.2983 (194th Gen. Ct.) · MA · Algorithmic rent-setting

Pending1 review note

A bill reported by the Senate Housing Committee would prohibit algorithmic rent setting in the rental housing market. It has not been enacted; it is currently referred to Senate Ways and Means, and the page does not give the bill's detailed terms.

Key value: proposed ban on algorithmic rent setting

Source evidence

An Act prohibiting algorithmic rent setting (S.2983)

Citation
S.2983 (194th Gen. Ct.)
Status
pending
Effective
not stated in source
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D047 · official
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SOURCE: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2983/BillHistory RETRIEVED: 2026-10-01 22:36 UTC Bill S.2983 Skip to Content Bill S.2983 194th (Current) Search the Legislature Search the Legislature Search An Act prohibiting algorithmic rent setting Senate, March 12, 2026 -- The committee on Housing, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 994) of Cindy F. Friedman and Julian Cyr for legislation to prohibit algorithmic rent setting; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1016) of Michael O. Moore, Patricia D. Jehlen and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish the Preventing Algorithmic Rent Fixing in the Rental Housing Market Act., report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2983). View Text Print Preview Download PDF Bill Information Bill Information Sponsor: Joint Committee on Housing Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means Tabs Bill History Cosponsors Committee Vote Similar Bills Bill History Displayi

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Massachusetts limit on upfront charges at tenancy start

r-4fd1aa · Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, § 15B · MA · Application & screening fees

In force2 review notes

Before or at the start of a tenancy, a landlord or agent may not require a tenant to pay more than the first month's rent, last month's rent, a security deposit of one month's rent, and the cost of a key and lock.

Key value: Upfront payments limited to first month, last month, 1-month deposit, and key/lock cost

Coverage: Residential leases and tenancies; does not apply to vacation or recreational rentals of 100 days or less.

Source evidence

Massachusetts limit on upfront charges at tenancy start

Citation
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, § 15B
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Effective
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ection. [ Introductory paragraph of clause (b) of subsection (1) effective until August 1, 2025. For text effective August 1, 2025, see below.] (b) At or prior to the commencement of any tenancy, no lessor may require a tenant or prospective tenant to pay any amount in excess of the following: [ Introductory paragraph of clause (b) of subsection (1) as amended by 2025, 9, Secs. 54 and 55 effective August 1, 2025. See 2025, 9, Sec. 136. For text effective until August 1, 2025, see above.] (b) At or prior to the commencement of any tenancy, no lessor or agent of the lessor may require a tenant or prospective tenant to pay, to the lessor or to an agent of the lessor, any amount in excess of the following: (i) rent for the first full month of occupancy; and, (ii) rent for the last full month of occupancy calculated at the same rate as the first month; and, (iii) a security deposit equal to the first month's rent provided that such security deposit is deposited as required by subsection (3) and that the tenant is given the statement of condition as required by subsection (2); provided, however, that the executive office of housing and livable communities may promulgate regulations to authorize

Condition and exemption sources

  • Exemption: Short-term vacation or recreational rental

    “The provisions of this section shall not apply to any lease, rental, occupancy or tenancy of one hundred days or less in duration which lease or rental is for a vacation or recreational purpose.”

Extraction review notes

  • unsupported predicate (evaluates unknown): Lease, rental, occupancy or tenancy of 100 days or less in duration for a vacation or recreational purpose
  • exemption "Short-term vacation or recreational rental" not determinable from data; presumed not to apply (disclosed)

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

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Broker fees paid only by the party who hired the broker

r-a53f01 · Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, § 87DDD½ · MA · Application & screening fees

In force · eff. 2025-08-01validated, no notes

A licensed broker or salesperson may work for either the tenant or the landlord, not both. Any broker fee must be paid only by the party (landlord or tenant) who originally hired the broker, so a tenant does not pay a fee for a broker the landlord hired.

Key value: Broker fee payable only by the party who engaged the broker

Source evidence

Broker fees paid only by the party who hired the broker

Citation
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, § 87DDD½
Status
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Effective
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Document
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Exact source text

modations for prospective tenants for a fee unless such person is a licensed broker or salesman as defined in section eighty-seven PP of chapter one hundred and twelve. A licensed broker or salesperson may solely contract with a prospective tenant to find rental residential real property for a tenant and present an offer to lease to the landlord or landlord's agent and negotiate on behalf of the tenant or may solely contract with a landlord or landlord's agent to find a tenant for a property. Any fee shall only be paid by the party, lessor or tenant who originally engaged and entered into a contract with the licensed broker or salesperson. × Register for MyLegislature Register With An Existing Account Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google Register With Your Email Address Email Address Password Confirm Password Register Registering... Already have an account? Sign in here. Forgot Password? × Sign in to MyLegislature Sign In With Your Facebook or Google+ Account Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google Sign In With Your MyLegislature Account Email* Password* Forgot Password? Sign In Signing In... Not Registered? Click here. Le

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H.3744 – Special law authorizing Boston to implement tenant eviction protections

r-1e1509 · H.3744 (193rd Gen. Ct.) · MA · Just-cause eviction

Pendingvalidated, no notes

This bill would authorize Boston to adopt tenant eviction protections. It has not become law, and the page does not list permitted eviction grounds or notice requirements.

Source evidence

H.3744 – Special law authorizing Boston to implement tenant eviction protections

Citation
H.3744 (193rd Gen. Ct.)
Status
pending
Effective
not stated in source
Document
D011 · official
Corpus
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Exact source text

SOURCE: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3744 RETRIEVED: 2026-10-01 22:35 UTC Bill H.3744 Skip to Content Bill H.3744 193rd (2023 - 2024) Search the Legislature Search the Legislature Search An Act petition for a special law authorizing the city of Boston to implement rent stabilization and tenant eviction protections By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3744) of Samantha Montaño (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Boston be authorized to implement rent stabilization and tenant eviction protections. Housing. [Local Approval Received.] View Text Print Preview Download PDF Bill Information Bill Information Presenter: Samantha Montaño City/Town: Boston (Local Approval Required) Tabs Bill History Petitioners Similar Bills Bill History Displaying 12 actions for Bill H.3744 Bill History Date Branch Action 4/10/2023 House Referred to the committee on Housing 4/13/2023 Senate Senate concurred 11/6/2023 Joint Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium 2/8/2024

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Massachusetts rent control ballot question (struck from November 2026 ballot)

r-faf046 · Massachusetts 2026 rent control initiative petition (Supreme Judicial Court ruling, June 23, 2026) · MA · Rent increase limits

Failedvalidated, no notes

A proposed statewide ballot question to limit annual rent increases in Massachusetts was ruled unable to go on the November 2026 ballot by the Supreme Judicial Court, so it will not take effect.

Key value: limits annual rent increases (specific cap not stated)

Source evidence

Massachusetts rent control ballot question (struck from November 2026 ballot)

Citation
Massachusetts 2026 rent control initiative petition (Supreme Judicial Court ruling, June 23, 2026)
Status
failed
Effective
not stated in source
Document
S059 · secondary (law firm / news / mirror)
Corpus
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Exact source text

The state’s Supreme Judicial Court ruled a ballot question seeking to bring rent control back to Massachusetts cannot go forward this November, because it includes a religious exemption.

Context unavailable; quote verified against the source at extraction.

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

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Massachusetts statewide prohibition on rent control (G.L. c. 40P, § 4)

r-a975c9 · Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40P, § 4 · MA · Rent increase limits

In forcevalidated, no notes

Cities and towns in Massachusetts may not enact, keep or enforce rent control. A municipality that accepts the chapter may only adopt voluntary regulation that does not cover units owned by someone with fewer than ten rental units or units with fair market rent above $400, and it must compensate owners from general funds.

Key value: ban on local rent control of any kind

Coverage: Applies to all cities and towns in Massachusetts. Limited exception for municipalities accepting the chapter: voluntary regulation after six months, not covering units owned by persons or entities with fewer than ten rental units or units with fair market rent exceeding $400, with owner compensation from municipal general funds.

Source evidence

Massachusetts statewide prohibition on rent control (G.L. c. 40P, § 4)

Citation
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40P, § 4
Status
enacted
Effective
not stated in source
Document
D048 · official
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SOURCE: https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleVII/Chapter40P/Section4 RETRIEVED: 2026-10-01 22:36 UTC General Law - Part I, Title VII, Chapter 40P, Section 4 Skip to Content Section 4 Search the Legislature Search the Legislature Search General Laws Go Directly to a General Law Chapter Section Go to General Law Skip to Content Print Page Prev ious Next Section 4: General prohibition; exception Section 4. No city or town may enact, maintain or enforce rent control of any kind, except that any city or town that accepts this chapter may adopt rent control regulation that provides: (a) after six months from the date of the initial adoption of rent control regulation by a particular city or town, compliance on the part of property owners as to the rent control regulation or any subsequently adopted rent control regulation shall be entirely voluntary and uncoerced, and the property of a person or entity declining to have his or its property subjected to such regulation shall be wholly unaffected by any aspect of the rent control regulation or any subsequently adopted rent c

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H.3744 – Special law authorizing Boston to implement rent stabilization

r-43044b · H.3744 (193rd Gen. Ct.) · MA · Rent increase limits

Pendingvalidated, no notes

This bill would authorize the city of Boston to adopt rent stabilization. It has not become law, and the page sets no rent cap or formula.

Source evidence

H.3744 – Special law authorizing Boston to implement rent stabilization

Citation
H.3744 (193rd Gen. Ct.)
Status
pending
Effective
not stated in source
Document
D011 · official
Corpus
Exact headline quote verified against supplied corpus text.
Retrieved
2026-10-01T22:35Z
Snapshot
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Extracted by
cli:sonnet
https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3744

Exact source text

SOURCE: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3744 RETRIEVED: 2026-10-01 22:35 UTC Bill H.3744 Skip to Content Bill H.3744 193rd (2023 - 2024) Search the Legislature Search the Legislature Search An Act petition for a special law authorizing the city of Boston to implement rent stabilization and tenant eviction protections By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3744) of Samantha Montaño (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Boston be authorized to implement rent stabilization and tenant eviction protections. Housing. [Local Approval Received.] View Text Print Preview Download PDF Bill Information Bill Information Presenter: Samantha Montaño City/Town: Boston (Local Approval Required) Tabs Bill History Petitioners Similar Bills Bill History Displaying 12 actions for Bill H.3744 Bill History Date Branch Action 4/10/2023 House Referred to the committee on Housing 4/13/2023 Senate Senate concurred 11/6/2023 Joint Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium 2/8/2024

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Massachusetts source-of-income / public assistance discrimination ban (c. 151B, § 4(10))

r-34a0a6 · Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151B, § 4(10) · MA · Screening restrictions

In forcevalidated, no notes

A landlord or anyone furnishing rental housing may not discriminate against you because you receive public assistance or a housing subsidy such as rental assistance. They also may not discriminate because of a requirement of that assistance or subsidy program.

Key value: ban on discrimination against recipients of public assistance or housing subsidies

Coverage: Applies to any person furnishing rental accommodations; the document states no building-size or owner-type limits for this subsection.

Source evidence

Massachusetts source-of-income / public assistance discrimination ban (c. 151B, § 4(10))

Citation
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151B, § 4(10)
Status
enacted
Effective
not stated in source
Document
D049 · official
Corpus
Exact headline quote verified against supplied corpus text.
Retrieved
2026-10-01T22:37Z
Snapshot
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Extracted by
cli:sonnet
https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXXI/Chapter151B/Section4

Exact source text

t to perform the job or the job for which he is applying. No application for employment shall contain any questions or requests for information regarding the admission of an applicant, on one or more occasions, voluntarily or involuntarily, to any public or private facility for the care and treatment of mentally ill persons, provided that such applicant has been discharged from such public or private facility or facilities and is no longer under treatment directly related to such admission. 10. For any person furnishing credit, services or rental accommodations to discriminate against any individual who is a recipient of federal, state, or local public assistance, including medical assistance, or who is a tenant receiving federal, state, or local housing subsidies, including rental assistance or rental supplements, because the individual is such a recipient, or because of any requirement of such public assistance, rental assistance, or housing subsidy program. 11. For the owner, sublessees, real estate broker, assignee or managing agent of publicly assisted or multiple dwelling or contiguously located housing accommodations or other covered housing accommodations, or other person having the right of ownership or possession or right to rent or lease or sell such accommodations, or any agent or employee of such person or organization of unit owners in a condominium or housing cooperative, to refuse to rent or lease or sell or otherwise to deny to or wi

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Massachusetts security deposit cap and handling rules

r-9e0d5c · Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, § 15B · MA · Security deposits

In force2 review notes

A landlord may not charge a security deposit of more than one month's rent. The deposit must be held in a separate interest-bearing Massachusetts bank account, with a receipt and a statement of condition given to the tenant, and returned within 30 days after the tenancy ends, less only permitted deductions.

Key value: Maximum security deposit of 1 month's rent

Coverage: Residential leases and tenancies; does not apply to vacation or recreational rentals of 100 days or less.

Source evidence

Massachusetts security deposit cap and handling rules

Citation
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, § 15B
Status
enacted
Effective
not stated in source
Document
D052 · official
Corpus
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2026-10-01T22:37Z
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Extracted by
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https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartII/TitleI/Chapter186/Section15B

Exact source text

ity deposit shall not exceed, in total, the amount of 1 month's rent; and provided further, that the executive office shall consult with the office of the attorney general prior to promulgating regulations authorizing a fee in lieu of a security deposit under this section; and, (iv) the purchase and installation cost for a key and lock. (c) No lease or other rental agreement shall impose any interest or penalty for failure to pay rent until thirty days after such rent shall have been due. (d) No lessor or successor in interest shall at any time subsequent to the commencement of a tenancy demand rent in advance in excess of the current month's rent or a security deposit in excess of the amount allowed by this section. The payment in advance for occupancy pursuant to this section shall be binding upon all successors in interest. (e) A security deposit shall continue to be the property of the tenant making such deposit, shall not be commingled with the assets of the lessor, and shall not be subject to the claims of any creditor of the lessor or of the lessor's successor in interest, including a foreclosing mortgagee or trustee in bankruptcy; provided, however, that the tenant shall be entitled to only such i

Condition and exemption sources

  • Exemption: Short-term vacation or recreational rental

    “The provisions of this section shall not apply to any lease, rental, occupancy or tenancy of one hundred days or less in duration which lease or rental is for a vacation or recreational purpose.”

Extraction review notes

  • unsupported predicate (evaluates unknown): Lease, rental, occupancy or tenancy of 100 days or less in duration for a vacation or recreational purpose
  • exemption "Short-term vacation or recreational rental" not determinable from data; presumed not to apply (disclosed)

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

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  "requirement_es": "Un arrendador no puede cobrar un depósito de seguridad de más de un mes de renta. El depósito debe mantenerse en una cuenta bancaria separada que genere intereses en Massachusetts, con un recibo y una declaración del estado de la vivienda entregados al inquilino, y debe devolverse dentro de los 30 días posteriores al fin del arrendamiento, descontando solo las deducciones permitidas.",
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Forbidding the Algorithmic Inflation of Rent (FAIR) Act

r-6e5a6f · P.L. 2026, c.43 (A3497 1R ACS), C.56:9-20 to 56:9-26 · NJ · Algorithmic rent-setting

Not yet effective · eff. 2027-07-01validated, no notes

Landlords may not pay for or use a rent-setting software or algorithmic service that performs a coordinating function, and no one may operate such a service or take part in parallel rent-pricing coordination. These acts are violations of the New Jersey Antitrust Act.

Key value: ban on algorithmic rent-setting coordination and parallel pricing coordination

Coverage: Applies to rental property owners, coordinators operating algorithmic revenue management software or algorithmic devices, and residential dwelling units used as a primary residence in NJ.

Conflict note: Section 6(b) bars conflicting municipal ordinances; the document does not resolve how particular local ordinances would be treated.

Source evidence

Forbidding the Algorithmic Inflation of Rent (FAIR) Act

Citation
P.L. 2026, c.43 (A3497 1R ACS), C.56:9-20 to 56:9-26
Status
enacted
Effective
2027-07-01
Document
D069 · official
Corpus
Exact headline quote verified against supplied corpus text.
Retrieved
2026-10-01T22:56Z
Snapshot
snap-eea786560def
Extracted by
cli:sonnet
https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/AL26/43_.HTM

Exact source text

utual consent demonstrated without verbal or written communication.  Mutual consent may, but need not, be demonstrated by a pattern of conduct. 4.    It shall be unlawful and a violation of the “New Jersey Antitrust Act,” P.L.1970, c.73 (C.56:9-1 et seq.) for: a.     a rental property owner, or any agent, representative, or subcontractor thereof, to receive, subscribe to, contract for, or otherwise exchange any form of consideration in return for the use of, the services of a coordinator; b.    a coordinator to facilitate a tacit or express agreement among rental property owners that restricts competition with respect to residential dwelling units, including by performing a coordinating function; c.     two or more persons to engage in 1 or otherwise facilitate 1 parallel pricing coordination; d.    any agent or representative of a coordinator or subcontractor thereof to engage in parallel pricing coordination; or e.     any person to perform a coordinating function. 5.    The provisions of this act shall not be construed in any manner that limits the application of sections 6 through 17 of P.L.1970, c.73 (C.56:9-6 through 9-17) to a violation of section 4 of this act. 6.    a.  This ac

Condition and exemption sources

  • Exemption: Inpatient medical care, long-term care, detention or correctional facilities

    ““Residential dwelling unit” shall not include inpatient medical care, licensed long-term care, or detention or correctional facilities.”

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

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  "title": "Forbidding the Algorithmic Inflation of Rent (FAIR) Act",
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NJ residential rental application fee cap ($50, CPI-adjusted)

r-75fd18 · N.J.S.A. 46:8-18.1; P.L. 2025, c.405 · NJ · Application & screening fees

In force · eff. 2026-05-01validated, no notes

A landlord or agent cannot charge more than $50 as an application or similar fee to apply to lease or sublease a residential rental. The cap is adjusted yearly for CPI increases.

Key value: $50 maximum application fee (adjusted annually by CPI)

Coverage: Residential rental property leased or subleased for dwelling purposes.

Source evidence

NJ residential rental application fee cap ($50, CPI-adjusted)

Citation
N.J.S.A. 46:8-18.1; P.L. 2025, c.405
Status
enacted
Effective
2026-05-01
Document
D066 · official
Corpus
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2026-10-01T22:37Z
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cli:sonnet
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Exact source text

SOURCE: https://pub.njleg.gov/bills/2024/PL25/405_.HTM RETRIEVED: 2026-10-01 22:37 UTC P.L. 2025, c.405 (A4899 4R) CHAPTER 405 An Act limiting the amount of residential rental property application fees and supplementing chapter 8 of Title 46 of the Revised Statutes. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: C.46:8-18.1  Residential rental property application fee not to exceed $50. 1. a. A landlord, or agent thereof, shall not require an application or other similar fee to apply to lease or sublease a residential rental property for dwelling purposes, which exceeds $50. b.  A landlord, or agent thereof, who violates subsection a. of this section shall be liable for a penalty of up to $500 for a first offense, up to $750 for a second offense, and up to $1,000 for each subsequent offense, which shall be collected and enforced by summary proceedings pursuant to the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.).  The Superior Court, Law Division, Special Civil Part in the county in which the residential rental property is located shall ha

Condition and exemption sources

  • Exemption: One-family or two-family dwelling

    “(1) a dwelling unit located in a one-family or two-family dwelling that is offered for rent; or”

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

Structured record
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  "coverage_conditions": "Residential rental property leased or subleased for dwelling purposes.",
  "exemptions": "Dwelling units in a one-family or two-family dwelling offered for rent; and New Jersey Real Estate Commission licensees, unless the licensee is the landlord.",
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New Jersey Anti-Eviction Act (good cause required to evict or fail to renew)

r-bd8a8f · N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1 to 61.12 · NJ · Just-cause eviction

In force · eff. 19927 review notes

A landlord may not evict a tenant or refuse to renew a lease, written or oral, without good cause, and must prove the grounds in court. Except for nonpayment of rent, the cause must be described in detail in a written Notice to Quit, and a court judgment for possession is required before the tenant must move.

Key value: Good cause required for eviction or non-renewal; written Notice to Quit (except nonpayment)

Coverage: Dwelling units used as a residence.

Source evidence

New Jersey Anti-Eviction Act (good cause required to evict or fail to renew)

Citation
N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1 to 61.12
Status
enacted
Effective
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Document
D067 · official
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period of time for a resident to comply with the notice must be reasonable under the circumstances (Brunswick Street Assocs . v. Gerard, 357 N.J. Super. 598 (2002)). After serving a “Notice to Quit,” on the tenant, the landlord may file suit for an eviction. If a suit for eviction is filed and the landlord wins his case, he may be granted a Judgment for Possession. A Judgment for Possession terminates the tenancy and allows the landlord to have the tenant evicted from the rental premises. No residential landlord may evict or fail to renew a lease, whether it is a written or an oral lease without good cause. The landlord must be able to prove in court that he has grounds for an eviction. 33 Applicability The Anti-Eviction Act applies to most residential rental properties including single-family homes, mobile homes and land in a mobile home park, apartment buildings, and complexes. This law also applies to rooming and boarding homes (N.J.S.A. 2A:18-53 to -84). Exceptions This law may not apply to two - or three-unit owner-occupied premises with two (2) or fewer rental units.

Condition and exemption sources

  • Exemption: Owner-occupied two- or three-family dwelling

    “except those in owner occupied two or three”

  • Exemption: Motels or hotels

    “motels or hotels, transient, or seasonal units”

  • Exemption: Transient or seasonal units

    “transient, or seasonal units”

Extraction review notes

  • unsupported predicate (evaluates unknown): Unit is transient or seasonal
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Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

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NJ has no state rent control; municipalities may adopt it

r-35ac78 · N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1 et seq. · NJ · Rent increase limits

In force1 review note

New Jersey has no statewide rent control. Towns may pass their own rent control or rent leveling ordinances, and rent increases must follow notice rules and not be unconscionable.

Key value: No state cap; local ordinances govern; increases must not be unconscionable

Coverage: Rent control applies only where a municipal ordinance exists.

Source evidence

NJ has no state rent control; municipalities may adopt it

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ension, and any recipients of Social Security Disability Benefits, Supplemental Security Income, or benefits under Work First New Jersey, must be given a period of five (5) business days grace period for payment when the rent is due on the first of the month. No delinquency or late charge may be assessed during the grace period. Any landlord who fails to allow this grace period may be criminally prosecuted as a disorderly person (N.J.S.A. 2A:42-6.1 to -6.3). Rent Control/Rent Increases The State of New Jersey has no laws that establish, govern or control rents. Municipalities may pass an ordinance establishing rent control or rent leveling. Locally created boards enforce these ordinances. Rent control ordinances have been upheld as a val id exercise of the municipal police power where there is a housing shortage (Iganamort v. Borough of Fort Lee , 120 N.J. Super. 286 (1973); Helmsley v. Borough of Fort Lee, 78 N.J. 200 (1978); Orange Taxpayers Council, Inc. v. City of Orange, 83 N.J. 246 (1980)) Under the Newly Constructed Multiple Dwellings Law ( N.J.S.A. 2A:42 -84.5), newly constructed multiple dwellings shall be exempt f

Condition and exemption sources

  • Exemption: Government-subsidized or restricted housing

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Extraction review notes

  • condition quote not verbatim: "Rents that are subsidized by governmental funding may also b"

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

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Newly Constructed Multiple Dwellings Law – 30-year exemption from local rent control

r-b0e375 · N.J.S.A. 2A:42-84.5 · NJ · Rent increase limits

In forcevalidated, no notes

Newly constructed multiple dwellings are exempt from local rent control ordinances for 30 years after construction is completed.

Key value: 30-year exemption from local rent control

Coverage: Applies to local rent control ordinances for newly constructed multiple dwellings.

Source evidence

Newly Constructed Multiple Dwellings Law – 30-year exemption from local rent control

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N.J.S.A. 2A:42-84.5
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enacted
Effective
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D067 · official
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n ordinance establishing rent control or rent leveling. Locally created boards enforce these ordinances. Rent control ordinances have been upheld as a val id exercise of the municipal police power where there is a housing shortage (Iganamort v. Borough of Fort Lee , 120 N.J. Super. 286 (1973); Helmsley v. Borough of Fort Lee, 78 N.J. 200 (1978); Orange Taxpayers Council, Inc. v. City of Orange, 83 N.J. 246 (1980)) Under the Newly Constructed Multiple Dwellings Law ( N.J.S.A. 2A:42 -84.5), newly constructed multiple dwellings shall be exempt from any local rent control ordinances for a period of 30 years following completion of construction of the building. Rent s that are subsidized by governmental funding may also be exempt from local rent control ordinances. A tenant may contact the Rent Control Board or municipal clerk in their town to find out if their rental unit is covered by a rent control or rent leveling ordinance. Although the State of New Jersey does not have any laws that establish, govern, or control rents, a landlord can increase rents if they follow certain procedures. A landlord cannot raise the rent mid-lease term. The old

Condition and exemption sources

  • Exemption: Newly constructed multiple dwelling (within 30 years)

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Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

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NJ Law Against Discrimination – source of lawful income

r-32ef21 · N.J.S.A. 10:5-12(g) to -(h) · NJ · Screening restrictions

In force2 review notes

Landlords cannot refuse to rent or treat applicants differently because of their source of lawful income, among other protected traits.

Key value: Ban on discrimination based on source of lawful income

Coverage: Applies to all landlord-tenant relationships.

Source evidence

NJ Law Against Discrimination – source of lawful income

Citation
N.J.S.A. 10:5-12(g) to -(h)
Status
enacted
Effective
not stated in source
Document
D067 · official
Corpus
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-21.1; N.J.S.A. 46:8-21.5). Any person who unlawfully uses security deposit monies may be c riminally charged as a disorderly person and may be subject to a fine of not less than $200 or imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or both (N.J.S.A. 46:8-25). Discrimination Under State and federal laws, it is illegal for a landlord or rental agency to refuse to rent or discriminate in the rental of housing units. The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD), N.J.S.A. 10:5-12(g) to -(h), prohibits discrimination when selling or renting property and requires equal treatment in the sale or rental of housing regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental and physical disability, nationality, or source of lawful income. The law applies to all landlord -tenant relationships, except those involving two -family owner occupied dwellings, rooms in an owner or resident -occupied single home, and residences planned exclusively for and occupied by one sex, i.e. YMCA and age -restricted housing, as it pertains to familial status (N.J.S.A. 10:5-5(n)). 16 A landlord may refuse to rent to an individual or family if they do not have sufficient income, family is too large for the unit, overcrowded occupa

Condition and exemption sources

  • Exemption: Single apartment in owner-occupied two-family dwelling

    “The rental of a single apartment or flat in a two-family dwelling, the other occupancy unit of which is occupied by the owner as his/her residence at the time of such rentals;”

  • Exemption: Room rental in owner-occupied one-family dwelling

    “The rental of a room or rooms to another person or persons by the owner or occupant of a one-family dwelling occupied by him/her as his/her residence at the time of such rental;”

Extraction review notes

  • coverage conditions taken from D068; quote from D067
  • merged 2 extractions: D067, D068

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

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Fair Chance in Housing Act

r-f931e8 · N.J.S.A. 46:8-52 to 46:8-64 (P.L. 2021, c.110) · NJ · Screening restrictions

In force · eff. 2022-01-01validated, no notes

A landlord cannot ask about your criminal record until after making you a conditional offer. After the offer, only certain serious, recent convictions may be considered, and the landlord must do an individualized assessment and give written reasons if the offer is withdrawn.

Key value: Ban on criminal-record inquiries before a conditional offer; look-back limits of 6 years (first-degree), 4 years (second/third-degree), 1 year (fourth-degree) after offer

Coverage: Applies to rental dwelling units offered for rent by housing providers, other than units in owner-occupied premises of not more than four dwelling units.

Source evidence

Fair Chance in Housing Act

Citation
N.J.S.A. 46:8-52 to 46:8-64 (P.L. 2021, c.110)
Status
enacted
Effective
2022-01-01
Document
D065 · official
Corpus
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Exact source text

omplete any housing application that includes any inquiries regarding an applicant’s criminal record prior to the provision of a conditional offer, except that a housing provider may consider whether an applicant has ever been convicted of drug-related criminal activity for the manufacture or production of methamphetamine on the premises of federally assisted housing, and whether the applicant is subject to a lifetime registration requirement under a State sex offender registration program. (2) A housing provider shall not make any oral or written inquiry regarding an applicant’s criminal record prior to making a conditional offer. (3) An applicant may provide evidence to the housing provider demonstrating inaccuracies within the applicant's criminal record or evidence of rehabilitation or other mitigating factors. b. Prior to accepting any application fee, a housing provider shall disclose in writing to the applicant: (1)   Whether the eligibility criteria of the housing provider include the review and consideration of criminal history; and (2)   A statement that the applicant, pursuant to subsection a. of this section,

Condition and exemption sources

  • Exemption: Owner-occupied premises of not more than four dwelling units

    “other than a dwelling unit in an owner-occupied premises of not more than four dwelling units”

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

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NJ Security Deposit Law – 1.5 months' rent cap

r-f19c8c · N.J.S.A. 46:8-21.2 · NJ · Security deposits

In forcevalidated, no notes

A landlord cannot collect a security deposit of more than one and one-half times one month's rent, and yearly increases to the deposit cannot exceed 10% of the current deposit. Prepaid rent such as last month's rent counts toward the cap.

Key value: 1.5 months' rent; annual increase max 10% of current deposit

Coverage: Applies to most residential rental properties, including mobile homes.

Source evidence

NJ Security Deposit Law – 1.5 months' rent cap

Citation
N.J.S.A. 46:8-21.2
Status
enacted
Effective
not stated in source
Document
D067 · official
Corpus
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2026-10-01T22:37Z
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Exact source text

n owner-occupied two-, or three-family dwelling. A tenant in an owner- occupied two-, or three-family dwelling may, however, make this provision applicable to their tenancy 30 days after sending a written request to the landlord that the landlord fulfill the requirements of the Security Deposit Law. In New Jersey, the landlord is not required to collect a security deposit from the tenant, however, if they do, they must follow prescribed rules and regulations (N.J.S.A. 46:8-26). The maximum-security deposit to be collected by the landlord cannot be more than one and one-half times one month’s rent ( N.J.S.A. 46:8-21.2 ). It can be less. Any additional yearly security deposit increase may not exceed 10% of the current security deposit. A landlord may not charge a pet security deposit if it exceeds one and one-half times one month’s rent when combined with the regular security deposit. In the case of Brownstone Arms v. Asher, 121 N.J. Super. 401 13 (1972), and Reilly v. Weiss, 406 N.J. Super. 71 (2009), the courts determined that advanced rents in excess of one and one-half times the monthly re

Condition and exemption sources

  • Exemption: Owner-occupied two- or three-family dwelling

    “The exception is an owner-occupied two-, or three-family dwelling.”

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

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Prohibition of Anti-Competitive Automated Rent Price-Fixing Ordinance

r-a41e33 · S.D. Mun. Code §§ 98.1101–98.1104 (proposed Div. 11, Ch. 9, Art. 8; O-2025-107) · San Diego, CA · Algorithmic rent-setting

In force · eff. 2025-06-211 review note

Landlords may not use algorithmic software that relies on nonpublic competitor data to set rents or occupancy levels, and no one may sell or license such software to a landlord. Tenants can sue for injunctive relief, damages or civil penalties.

Key value: ban on sale, licensing and use of algorithmic rent-setting devices

Coverage: Applies to landlords and residential rental property in the City of San Diego, and to persons who sell, license or provide algorithmic devices to landlords.

Source evidence

Prohibition of Anti-Competitive Automated Rent Price-Fixing Ordinance

Citation
S.D. Mun. Code §§ 98.1101–98.1104 (proposed Div. 11, Ch. 9, Art. 8; O-2025-107)
Status
enacted
Effective
2025-06-21
Document
D076 · official
Corpus
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Retrieved
2026-10-01T22:37Z
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Extracted by
cli:sonnet
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Exact source text

ase start and end dates. Person has the same meaning as in San Diego Municipal Code section 11.0210, as may be amended. Residential rental property has the same meaning as in San Diego Municipal Code section 98.0702, as may be amended. Tenant has the same meaning as in San Diego Municipal Code section 98.0702, as may be amended. §98.1103 Use and Sale of Algorithmic Devices Prohibited (a) It is unlawful for a person to sell, license, or otherwise provide an algorithmic device to a landlord. (b) It is unlawful for a landlord to use an algorithmic device to set rental rates or occupancy levels for residential rental property. For each month a violation of section 98.1103(b) exists or continues, and for each residential rental property a landlord uses an algorithmic device, it shall constitute a separate and distinct violation. (O-2025-107) -PAGE 5 OF 6- §98.1104 Remedies ( a ) A tenant may seek injunctive relief, damages, or civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation of this Division, in a civil action against a landlord. In an action brought under this Division, a prevailing tenant shall recover costs and reaso

Extraction review notes

  • legal version from evidence ev-73568a1149 (https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter09/Ch09Art08Division11.pdf), ev-a0ae61fee8 (https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter09/Ch09Art08Division11.pdf): status enacted, effective 2025-06-21

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

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San Diego Residential Tenant Protections – Just Cause for Termination of Tenancy

r-18e131 · San Diego Municipal Code §§ 98.0701–98.0710 · San Diego, CA · Just-cause eviction

In force · eff. 2023-06-243 review notes

A landlord may not terminate a tenancy without just cause (at-fault or no-fault). For no-fault terminations the landlord must give notice, pay relocation assistance of two months' rent (three months if tenant is a senior or disabled) or waive that rent, and offer the unit back in certain cases.

Key value: Just cause required; relocation assistance 2 months' rent (3 months for seniors/disabled)

Coverage: Applies to residential rental properties with tenancies over 30 days, except listed exemptions, including housing issued a certificate of occupancy within the previous 15 years.

Source evidence

San Diego Residential Tenant Protections – Just Cause for Termination of Tenancy

Citation
San Diego Municipal Code §§ 98.0701–98.0710
Status
enacted
Effective
2023-06-24
Document
D073 · official
Corpus
Exact headline quote verified against supplied corpus text.
Retrieved
2026-10-01T22:37Z
Snapshot
snap-eea786560def
Extracted by
cli:sonnet
https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/municodechapter09/ch09art08division07.pdf

Exact source text

which at least one member is a corporation; or (4) management of a mobilehome park, as defined in California Civil Code section 798.2. For a tenancy existing before January 1, 2024, the notice required above may be provided in the lease. For a tenancy commenced or renewed on or after January 1, 2024, the notice required above shall be provided in the lease. (“Exemptions” added 5-25-2023 by O-21647 N.S.; effective 6-24-2023.) §98.0704 Just Cause Required for Termination of Tenancy A landlord shall not terminate a tenancy without just cause. For purposes of this Division, just cause includes at-fault just cause and no-fault just cause. (a) At-Fault Just Cause. At-fault just cause is any of the following: (1) a default in the payment of rent; (2) a breach of a material term of the lease, as described in California Code of Civil Procedure section 1161(3), as may be amended, including violation of a provision of the lease after being issued a written notice to correct the violation; Ch. Art. Div. 9 8 7 6 San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 9: Building, Housing and Sign Regulations (3-2024) (3) the maintaining

Condition and exemption sources

  • Exemption: Housing with certificate of occupancy within previous 15 years

    “housing that has been issued a certificate of occupancy within the previous 15 years, unless the housing is a mobilehome”

  • Exemption: Deed- or regulatory-restricted affordable housing or subsidized affordable housing

    “housing restricted by deed, regulatory restriction contained in an agreement with a government agency, or other document as affordable housing”

  • Exemption: Mobilehomes subject to Mobilehome Residency Law

    “mobilehomes subject to the Mobilehome Residency Law (California Civil Code sections 798-799.11)”

  • Exemption: Hotels (transient and tourist occupancy)

    “transient and tourist hotel occupancy as defined in California Civil Code section 1940(b)”

  • Exemption: Dormitories of educational institutions

    “dormitories owned and operated by an institution of higher education or an institution offering instruction to any grade from kindergarten through 12”

  • Exemption: Owner-occupied single-family residence

    “single-family residence occupied by the landlord as the landlord’s principal place of residence”

  • Exemption: Owner-occupied duplex

    “a property containing two separate dwelling units within a single structure in which the landlord occupies one of the dwelling units as the landlord’s principal place of residence”

  • Exemption: Separately alienable property with non-corporate landlord and exemption notice

    “residential rental property, including a mobilehome, that is alienable separate from the title to any other dwelling unit”

Extraction review notes

  • unsupported predicate (evaluates unknown): Property alienable separate from any other dwelling unit
  • unsupported predicate (evaluates unknown): Tenants given required written exemption notice
  • untyped predicate "Property alienable separate from any other dwelling unit" typed as property_type in single_family|condominium (Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1946.2(e)(8), 1947.12(d)(5): separately alienable dwelling = single-family home or condominium unit)

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

Structured record
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San Francisco Rent Ordinance § 37.10C – ban on algorithmic rent-setting devices

r-0f1ffe · S.F. Rent Ordinance § 37.10C (S.F. Admin. Code ch. 37) · San Francisco, CA · Algorithmic rent-setting

In force · eff. 2024-10-14validated, no notes

Landlords and others may not sell or use algorithmic devices, such as software that analyzes nonpublic competitor rental data, to set rents or manage occupancy levels for residential units in San Francisco. A tenant or the City Attorney can bring a civil action over violations.

Key value: ban on sale or use of algorithmic rent-setting devices

Coverage: Residential units in San Francisco.

Source evidence

San Francisco Rent Ordinance § 37.10C – ban on algorithmic rent-setting devices

Citation
S.F. Rent Ordinance § 37.10C (S.F. Admin. Code ch. 37)
Status
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Document
D081 · official
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Exact source text

San Francisco. October 16, 2024 Legislation adding Section 37.10C to the Rent Ordinance went into effect on October 14, 2024. The law prohibits the sale or use of algorithmic devices to set rents or manage occupancy levels for residential units in San Francisco. The term “algorithmic device” means a device such as a software program that uses algorithms to analyze nonpublic competitor rental data for the purposes of providing a landlord recommendations on what rent to charge for a vacant unit. The law prohibits the sale or use of such algorithmic devices and allows a tenant or the City Attorney to bring a civil action if they believe an entity is in violation of the law.

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

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San Francisco Rent Ordinance just cause eviction (Section 37.9(a))

r-5a7da0 · S.F. Admin. Code ch. 37, § 37.9(a) · San Francisco, CA · Just-cause eviction

In force3 review notes

A landlord of a unit covered by the Rent Ordinance may evict only for one of 17 listed just causes, and that cause must be the dominant motive. Expiration of a lease or a change in ownership is not just cause.

Key value: 17 enumerated just causes; dominant motive required

Coverage: Rental units covered by the San Francisco Rent Ordinance, including some units exempt from rent increase limits (e.g., Certificate of Occupancy after June 13, 1979; Costa-Hawkins-eligible tenancies; some tenancies with rent regulated by another agency).

Source evidence

San Francisco Rent Ordinance just cause eviction (Section 37.9(a))

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Effective
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Exact source text

SOURCE: https://sf.gov/information/overview-just-cause-evictions RETRIEVED: 2026-10-01 22:37 UTC Overview of Just Cause Evictions | SF.gov Skip to main content Info Page Overview of Just Cause Evictions In order to evict a tenant from a rental unit covered by the Rent Ordinance, a landlord must have a "just cause" reason that is the dominant motive for pursuing the eviction. Rent Board In order to evict a tenant from a rental unit covered by the Rent Ordinance, a landlord must have a "just cause" reason that is the dominant motive for pursuing the eviction. Note that the mere expiration of a rental agreement or a change in ownership does not constitute "just cause" for eviction. The 17 just cause reasons for eviction under Ordinance Section 37.9(a) are summarized below: Non-payment of rent, habitual late payment of rent, or frequent bounced checks; Failure to cure

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San Francisco Rent Ordinance annual allowable rent increase (3/1/2026–2/28/2027)

r-63566f · S.F. Admin. Code ch. 37 · San Francisco, CA · Rent increase limits

In force2 review notes

For rent-controlled units, the annual allowable rent increase effective March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027 is 1.6% of the tenant's base rent. For example, a $2,000 base rent can increase by $32 to $2,032.

Key value: 1.6%

Coverage: Applies to rent-controlled units in San Francisco; the document does not state specific building cutoffs.

Source evidence

San Francisco Rent Ordinance annual allowable rent increase (3/1/2026–2/28/2027)

Citation
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Status
enacted
Effective
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Exact source text

SOURCE: https://www.sf.gov/news--annual-rent-increase-3126-22827-announced RETRIEVED: 2026-10-01 22:37 UTC Annual Rent Increase for 3/1/26 - 2/28/27 Announced | SF.gov Skip to main content news Annual Rent Increase for 3/1/26 - 2/28/27 Announced Rent Board For rent-controlled units, the annual allowable increase amount effective March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027 is 1.6%. January 14, 2026 For rent-controlled units , the annual allowable increase amount effective March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027 is 1.6%. To calculate the dollar amount of the 1.6% annual rent increase, multiply the tenant's base rent by .016. For example, if the tenant's base rent is $2,000.00, the annual increase would be calculated as follows: $2,000.00 x .016 = $32.00. The tenant's new base rent would be $2,032.00 ($2,000.00 + $32.00). The annual allowable increase amount effective March

Condition and exemption sources

  • Exemption: Certificate of Occupancy after June 13, 1979

    “tenancies in newly constructed rental units that first obtained a Certificate of Occupancy after June 13, 1979”

Extraction review notes

  • coverage conditions taken from D079; quote from D080
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Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

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San Francisco security deposit interest rate

r-ac9b31 · S.F. Admin. Code ch. 49, § 49.2 · San Francisco, CA · Security deposits

In forcevalidated, no notes

Landlords must pay interest on tenant security deposits at 4.2% for March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027.

Key value: 4.2% interest (March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027)

Source evidence

San Francisco security deposit interest rate

Citation
S.F. Admin. Code ch. 49, § 49.2
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Exact source text

SOURCE: https://www.sf.gov/reports--current-rates-including-rent-increase-relocation-sec-deposit RETRIEVED: 2026-10-01 22:37 UTC Current Rates, including Rent Increase, Relocation, Sec. Deposit | SF.gov Skip to main content Report Current Rates, including Rent Increase, Relocation, Sec. Deposit Rent Board For March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027 Allowable Rent Increase: 1.6% for March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027 Security Deposit Interest: 4.2% for March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027 Allowable rent increase Allowable rent increase Effective Period Amount of Increase March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027 1.6% March 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026 1.4% March 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025 1.7% Learn about rent increases in San Francisco. Previous allowable rent increases: 571 Allowable Annual Increases 571 AUMENTOS DE LA RENTA PERMITIDOS 571 年度許可加租 571 MGA PINAHIHINTULUTAN NA TAUNANG PAGTATAAS NG UPA 571 Mức Tăng Tiền Thuê Hàng Năm Được Chấp Thuận Security deposit interest Security depo

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Santa Ana Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance – just cause

r-782ecc · Santa Ana Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance (Santa Ana Municipal Code) · Santa Ana, CA · Just-cause eviction

In force · eff. 2021-11-194 review notes

Your landlord must have a valid reason to evict you, such as nonpayment of rent, breaking the lease, or the landlord moving in. For certain evictions the landlord may have to help pay your moving costs.

Key value: Eviction only for valid cause; relocation assistance for certain reasons

Source evidence

Santa Ana Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance – just cause

Citation
Santa Ana Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance (Santa Ana Municipal Code)
Status
enacted
Effective
2021-11-19
Document
D084 · official
Corpus
Exact headline quote verified against supplied corpus text.
Retrieved
2026-10-01T22:37Z
Snapshot
snap-eea786560def
Extracted by
cli:sonnet
https://santa-ana.gov/departments/rent-stabilization

Exact source text

7 percent is the maximum allowable rent increase for the period of September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. For more information on how the maximum allowable rent increase amount is calculated, 📖 Read the Ordinance → Rent Increase Limits Maximum rent increase: Your landlord can only raise your rent by a certain amount each year. The increase cannot be more than 3% of your current rent or 80% of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) change, whichever is less. Renter Protections Just cause evictions: Your landlord must have a valid reason to evict you. This could be for not paying rent, breaking the lease, or if the landlord wants to move into the property themselves. Relocation assistance: If your landlord evicts you for certain reasons, they might have to help pay for your moving costs. Petitions Both landlords and tenants may submit official petitions to request rent adjustments, report violations, or contest unauthorized pass-through costs. Our impartial hearing process ensures all parties are treated fairly under the Ordinance. How to Submit a Petition → 🧮Rent Calculator & Pass-Through Fees Below is an informational calculator to help you assess a chan

Condition and exemption sources

  • Exemption: Housing produced in last 15 years

    “The Just Cause Ordinance shall not apply to certain types of residential property, including housing produced in the last 15 years”

  • Exemption: Deed-restricted affordable housing

    “deed-restricted affordable housing”

  • Exemption: Hotel and transient occupancy

    “hotel and transient occupancy”

  • Exemption: Hospital and care facilities

    “hospital and care facilities”

  • Exemption: Dormitories

    “dormitories”

  • Exemption: Other shared living quarters

    “other shared living quarters”

Extraction review notes

  • unsupported predicate (evaluates unknown): Other shared living quarters
  • coverage conditions taken from D085; quote from D084
  • exemption "Other shared living quarters" not determinable from data; presumed not to apply (disclosed)
  • merged 2 extractions: D084, D085

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

Structured record
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Santa Ana Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance – annual rent increase cap

r-34f9d2 · Santa Ana Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance (Santa Ana Municipal Code) · Santa Ana, CA · Rent increase limits

In force · eff. 2021-11-193 review notes

Your landlord can raise your rent only once the annual limit allows: no more than 3% of current rent or 80% of the CPI change, whichever is less. For September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027 the maximum is 2.87%.

Key value: 2.87% for 9/1/2026–8/31/2027 (lesser of 3% or 80% of CPI change)

Source evidence

Santa Ana Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance – annual rent increase cap

Citation
Santa Ana Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance (Santa Ana Municipal Code)
Status
enacted
Effective
2021-11-19
Document
D084 · official
Corpus
Exact headline quote verified against supplied corpus text.
Retrieved
2026-10-01T22:37Z
Snapshot
snap-eea786560def
Extracted by
cli:sonnet
https://santa-ana.gov/departments/rent-stabilization

Exact source text

t us 801 W Civic Center Drive, 2nd Floor Santa Ana, CA 92701 Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday-Sunday: closed Current Maximum Allowable Rent Increase 2.87 percent is the maximum allowable rent increase for the period of September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. For more information on how the maximum allowable rent increase amount is calculated, 📖 Read the Ordinance → Rent Increase Limits Maximum rent increase: Your landlord can only raise your rent by a certain amount each year. The increase cannot be more than 3% of your current rent or 80% of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) change, whichever is less. Renter Protections Just cause evictions: Your landlord must have a valid reason to evict you. This could be for not paying rent, breaking the lease, or if the landlord wants to move into the property themselves. Relocation assistance: If your landlord evicts you for certain reasons, they might have to help pay for your moving costs. Petitions Both landlords and tenants may submit official petitions to request rent adjustments, report violations, or contest unauthorized pass-through costs. Our i

Condition and exemption sources

  • Exemption: Residential buildings constructed after Feb 1, 1995

    “The rent cap does not apply to residential buildings constructed after February 1, 1995, or to mobile home spaces offered for rent after January 1, 1990.”

  • Exemption: Mobile home spaces offered for rent after Jan 1, 1990

    “The rent cap does not apply to residential buildings constructed after February 1, 1995, or to mobile home spaces offered for rent after January 1, 1990.”

Extraction review notes

  • unsupported predicate (evaluates unknown): Date space was first offered for rent is after January 1, 1990
  • coverage conditions taken from D085; quote from D084
  • merged 2 extractions: D084, D085

Legal information, not legal advice. Machine-extracted; verify against the official source.

Structured record
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Processing coverage

Every corpus entry has a disposition. This measures processing, not legal completeness.

56 processed (9 with no in-scope rule) · 33 link-only (no text supplied) · 0 errors

Document ledger
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  • D003: processed · 1 accepted
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  • D005: processed · 2 accepted
  • D006: processed · 2 accepted
  • D007: processed · 2 accepted
  • D008: processed · 1 accepted
  • D009: processed · 2 accepted
  • D010: processed · 1 accepted
  • D011: processed · 2 accepted
  • D012: processed · 1 accepted
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  • D014: processed_no_rules_in_scope
  • D015: reference_only (link-only)
  • D016: processed · 1 accepted
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  • D020: reference_only (link-only)
  • D021: reference_only (link-only)
  • D022: processed · 1 accepted
  • D023: processed · 1 accepted
  • D024: processed · 1 accepted
  • D025: processed · 1 accepted
  • D026: processed · 1 accepted
  • D027: processed · 1 accepted
  • D028: reference_only (link-only)
  • D029: processed · 1 accepted
  • D030: reference_only (link-only)
  • D031: processed_no_rules_in_scope
  • D032: reference_only (link-only)
  • D033: reference_only (link-only)
  • D034: reference_only (link-only)
  • D035: reference_only (link-only)
  • D036: processed · 1 accepted
  • D037: reference_only (link-only)
  • D038: reference_only (link-only)
  • D039: processed_no_rules_in_scope
  • D040: processed · 2 accepted
  • D041: processed · 2 accepted
  • D042: processed · 1 accepted
  • D043: processed · 1 accepted
  • D044: reference_only (link-only)
  • D045: processed · 1 accepted
  • D046: processed · 1 accepted
  • D047: processed · 1 accepted
  • D048: processed · 1 accepted
  • D049: processed · 1 accepted
  • D050: processed_no_rules_in_scope
  • D051: processed_no_rules_in_scope
  • D052: processed · 2 accepted
  • D053: processed_no_rules_in_scope
  • D054: reference_only (link-only)
  • D055: reference_only (link-only)
  • D056: reference_only (manual: 403 Client Error: Forbidden for url: https://www.mass.gov/doc/803-cmr-5-criminal-offender-record-information-cori-housing/download)
  • D057: processed · 1 accepted
  • D058: processed_no_rules_in_scope
  • D059: reference_only (link-only)
  • D060: reference_only (link-only)
  • D061: reference_only (link-only)
  • D062: reference_only (link-only)
  • D063: reference_only (link-only)
  • D064: reference_only (link-only)
  • D065: processed · 1 accepted
  • D066: processed · 1 accepted
  • D067: processed · 9 accepted
  • D068: processed · 1 accepted
  • D069: processed · 1 accepted
  • D070: reference_only (link-only)
  • D071: reference_only (link-only)
  • D072: reference_only (link-only)
  • D073: processed · 1 accepted
  • D074: reference_only (link-only)
  • D075: reference_only (link-only)
  • D076: processed · 1 accepted
  • D077: reference_only (link-only)
  • D078: processed_no_rules_in_scope
  • D079: processed · 2 accepted
  • D080: processed · 1 accepted
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  • D082: processed · 1 accepted
  • D083: processed · 3 accepted
  • D084: processed · 2 accepted
  • D085: processed · 2 accepted
  • D086: reference_only (link-only)
  • D087: reference_only (link-only)
  • S037: processed · 6 accepted
  • S059: processed · 1 accepted

Legal information, not legal advice. Covers the supplied corpus only (3 states, 10 cities, 6 rule categories); absence of a rule here is not proof that none exists. Snapshot snap-eea786560def.