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Oakland limits banked CPI increases to five years

From January 1, 2026, banked CPI rent increases are limited to five years instead of ten (notices served on or before December 31, 2025 are not affected).

From the official source

  1. City of Oakland Rent Adjustment ProgramLearn More About Allowable Rent Increases ↗
    “Effective January 1, 2026, banked CPI rent increases are limited to five years instead of ten years.”
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Official source: City of Oakland Rent Adjustment Program: Learn More About Allowable Rent Increases ↗

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