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Free Landlord Tools & Calculators
Free tools for self-managing landlords. Calculate rent caps, estimate costs, check compliance, and stay ahead of California law — no account required.
Common Questions
Quick answers to the questions California landlords ask most.
Can I Increase Rent in California?
2026 AB 1482 limits by region, exemptions, notice requirements, and what happens if you exceed the cap.
How Much Security Deposit Can I Charge?
AB 12 limits, return rules, allowable deductions, and penalties for California landlords.
Can I Enter My Rental Property?
California CC §1954 notice requirements, legal reasons, emergency exceptions, and penalties.
What Disclosures Does My Lease Need?
10+ mandatory California lease disclosures with law citations and penalties for non-compliance.
Is This Maintenance Request an Emergency?
Emergency vs urgent vs non-urgent maintenance. Response timelines and tenant rights under California law.
Calculators
Run the numbers before you make a move.
AB 1482 Rent Cap Calculator
Calculate your maximum allowable rent increase under California AB 1482. Enter your region and current rent to see your CPI-based cap.
Property Manager Cost Calculator
See the true cost of hiring a property manager — including hidden fees most landlords overlook. Placement fees, maintenance markups, late fee sharing, and more.
Rent Estimate Calculator
Get a free rent estimate for your property by ZIP code, bedrooms, and property type. See how your rent compares to similar properties.
Rent Relief Calculator
Calculate how much you could save by self-managing with LeaseBase instead of paying a property manager.
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Try Free →Rent Control & Rent Cap Calculators
49 states, 19,000+ cities — find your city’s actual rent cap, not just the statewide limit.
Los Angeles Rent Control Calculator
LARSO caps increases at 3% for pre-1978 buildings — far below AB 1482’s ~8.8%. Calculate your LA-specific cap.
San Francisco Rent Control Calculator
SF Rent Ordinance uses 60% of CPI — current AGA is 1.7%. Calculate your maximum allowable increase.
Oakland Rent Control Calculator
Oakland has the lowest cap in California at 0.8%. Just cause eviction applies to all units including SFH.
Berkeley Rent Control Calculator
Berkeley caps increases at 1.0% with $19,413 relocation assistance. Calculate your cap and exposure.
San Jose Rent Control Calculator
San Jose ARO has a fixed 5% cap for 3+ unit buildings built before 1979. Check if your property is covered.
Washington Rent Cap Calculator (HB 1217)
Washington’s new rent cap law caps increases at 9.68% for 2026. City-specific rules for Seattle, Tacoma, and Olympia.
New York Good Cause Eviction Calculator
Check if NY Good Cause Eviction applies to your property. Caps increases at 10% with exemptions for small landlords and new construction.
NYC Rent Stabilization Calculator
NYC just froze rents to 0% for 2026-27. Calculate your RGB increase for ~1 million rent-stabilized apartments.
Oregon Rent Cap Calculator (SB 608)
Oregon caps increases at 9.5% for 2026. Portland adds relocation assistance for increases over 10%. Manufactured housing has a separate 6% cap.
Chicago RLTO Compliance Calculator
Chicago requires 9 mandatory disclosures — miss one and tenants can break the lease penalty-free. Covers RLTO, Cook County, and Evanston overlapping ordinances.
St. Paul Rent Control Calculator (Chapter 193A)
St. Paul caps increases at 3% — the strictest in the nation. 2025 amendments added new construction and affordable housing exemptions plus partial vacancy decontrol.
Checklists & Compliance
Stay compliant with California law and document everything that matters.
Compliance Check
Check your rental property portfolio for compliance issues. Deposit limits, rent caps, notice periods, and required disclosures.
California Landlord Checklist
50+ item compliance checklist for California landlords. AB 1482 rent caps, security deposits, disclosures, habitability, and annual tasks.
Move-In Condition Report
60-item move-in inspection checklist. Document unit condition room by room, protect your security deposit, and download a printable PDF.
Guides
In-depth software comparisons and landlord resources.
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