News and updates
- Tenant’s Rights in California
- The Eviction Process and Timeline
- Rent Increases
- Security Deposit Law
Rent stabilization resources
The City of Santa Ana’s Rent Stabilization protections went into effect on November 19, 2021. If you rent or own a rental unit in Santa Ana, this flyer will help you learn more about the rent stabilization provision of the Ordinance and whether the rent cap applies to you (click the link below).
Rent stabilization infographic
In addition to the flyer above, tenantprotections.org/ was created to provide renters in California with information about their rights under both California law and local ordinances. Take their “Protections Quiz” to see if you may be covered by State or local laws (click the link below).
Eviction resources
The City of Santa Ana’s Just Cause Eviction protections went into effect on November 19, 2021. If you are a tenant in Santa Ana, this flyer will help you learn more about which protections apply to you (click the link below).
Just cause eviction infographic
If you have received an eviction notice, or would like to learn more about what to expect if you send or receive an eviction notice, this flyer will help you learn more about the eviction process (click the link below).
Resource spotlight – Public Law Center
Public Law Center offers free legal services to low income residents of Orange County. You can find information on their services offered below. To receive assistance, please call the phone number listed below that is associated with the category of issue you need support with. When you call, please leave a voicemail with your name and phone number, and they will return your call within 5-6 business days.
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Leave a voicemail at 714-541-1010 ext. 303
Community Organizations Legal Assistance Project
Leave a voicemail at: 714-541-1010 ext. 341
Families and Children
Leave a voicemail at: 714-541-1010 ext. 374 for abuse, abduction, and restraining order matters, and ext. 367 for all other family law matters
Consumer Law
Leave a voicemail at: 714-541-1010 ext. 235 for bankruptcy, ext. 222 for Federal Pro Se, and ext. 366 for all other consumer issues
Immigration
Leave a voicemail at: 714-541-1010 ext. 332
Medical-Legal Partnerships
Leave a voicemail at: 714-541-1010 ext. 373
Operation Veterans Re-Entry
Leave a voicemail at: 714-541-1010 ext. 301
Federal Tax
Leave a voicemail at: 714-541-1010 ext. 340
Serving our residents
City staff serves the public on a daily basis by responding to telephone and email inquiries about the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance and general landlord/tenant issues. From the inception of the Rent Stabilization Program in November 2021, staff members have spoken with over 2,000 individuals. Persons contacting the City include landlords, tenants, real estate brokers, prospective tenants and prospective property owners. The most common topics of concern were evictions and allowable rent increases.
Know your rights
If you believe the owner or property manager for your rental unit or mobilehome may not be in compliance with the Ordinance, or you need assistance interpreting the Ordinance, please reach out to one of the City’s community partners:
Fair Housing Council of Orange County
2021 E. 4th Street, Suite 122
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: 714-569-0823 Option 4
Public Law Center
601 Civic Center Drive West
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Phone: 714-541-1010 x 303
Community Legal Aid SoCal
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: 714-571-5200
Latino Health Access
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Phone: 714-542-7792
If you have any difficulty connecting with the links in this Newsletter, enter the following website address into an internet browser to explore the City’s website- www.santa-ana.org/renter-protections/.
Contact us:
Santa Ana, CA 92702