Thousand Oaks has a local rent-stabilization ordinance listed on the Attorney General’s chart (Thousand Oaks Ord. No. 755-NS). Check it before you raise rent: it can be stricter than the statewide cap and has its own exemptions. Check your local rent rules and the city’s ordinance before you raise rent or serve a notice.
Does Thousand Oaks have rent control?
Yes. The Attorney General’s chart lists Thousand Oaks.
| Ordinance | How the cap works (AG summary) | Figure the AG lists |
|---|---|---|
| Thousand OaksThousand Oaks Ord. No. 755-NS | For tenants who have lived in the unit continuously since 1987, the increase is based on the landlord’s rental income in 1979 compared with now. | Contact Thousand Oaks— |
Source: California Attorney General, Limits on Rent Increases, read Nov 13, 2026. The chart is informational. A local cap applies instead of the statewide cap when it is lower; many local ordinances exempt newer buildings or most single-family homes and condos.
Is there an emergency rent cap in Thousand Oaks right now?
Check the emergency order tracker for any active order covering this county, and the Cal OES price-gouging page.
Where do I find Thousand Oaks’s official pages?
- Ventura County: courts, housing agencies, assessor
- Ventura County utilities
- Rent increase wizard · Notice date calculator
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum rent increase in Thousand Oaks?
Thousand Oaks has a local cap on the Attorney General’s chart (Thousand Oaks Ord. No. 755-NS); the AG lists “Contact Thousand Oaks” for “—”. Use the lower of the local cap and the statewide cap, and check the exemptions in the ordinance.
Do I need just cause to end a tenancy in Thousand Oaks?
For most tenancies of 12 months or more (or 24 months if all adult tenants have been there less than 12), state law requires a stated just cause (Civ. Code § 1946.2). Check whether the city adds its own rules.
Is there an emergency rent cap in Thousand Oaks now?
Possibly. Emergency price-gouging orders are county- or city-wide and change quickly. See the tracker.
Sources
- California Attorney General: Limits on Rent Increases (local chart)
- California Courts Self-Help: landlord eviction information
Local ordinances change often and this page may be out of date. Check the linked official sources, your city and, for decisions that matter, a qualified California attorney. Read the disclaimer.