Bakersfield Landlord-Tenant Rules
Bakersfield adds local rules on top of California landlord-tenant law. Here is what is different, with the city code or agency page behind each rule.
| Rent stabilization | No local rent control, just-cause, relocation or tenant-protection ordinance was found on the City's website. Bakersfield renters rely on state law, including the AB 1482 rent cap and just-cause rules. See the California page for state protections. Source: Official source |
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| Habitability/code enforcement & complaint line | Code Enforcement is part of the Building Division of the City's Development Services Department. Violations can be reported through the City's 'Report Code Enforcement Violation' page. A phone number and the reporting steps were not displayed on the City page when checked. Reporting page: https://www.bakersfieldcity.us/report-code-enforcement-violation. Source: Official source |
Eviction cases in Bakersfield are heard in: Superior Court of California, County of Kern (unlawful detainer)
Local agencies
- Kern County Superior Court Landlord Tenant Assistance — Court self-help assistance for tenants and landlords in eviction cases. (661) 610-6299, LTAC@kern.courts.ca.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What landlord-tenant rules does Bakersfield add on top of California law?
Rent stabilization: No local rent control, just-cause, relocation or tenant-protection ordinance was found on the City's website. Bakersfield renters rely on state law, including the AB 1482 rent cap and just-cause rules.; Habitability/code enforcement & complaint line: Code Enforcement is part of the Building Division of the City's Development Services Department. Violations can be reported through the City's 'Report Code Enforcement Violation' page.
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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.