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Maintenance and Repairs in Martinez

State law only: 8.8% for Aug 1, 2026 to Jul 31, 2027 (AB 1482). A 24-hour line, licensed vendors, your approval threshold, and the vendor's invoice with nothing added.

8.8%State cap, Aug 2026 to Jul 2027
30 daysAnti-harassment notice to existing tenants
$3,495Median house rent, Oct 2026

How this works in Martinez

Repairs are where owner money leaks and tenant goodwill is won or lost. We run a 24-hour maintenance line, send licensed and insured vendors, and bill you exactly what the vendor billed us. You set a dollar threshold in the management agreement; below it we fix the problem, above it we call you with a quote. Habitability issues, no heat, no hot water, water coming in, go first, because in the East Bay a habitability complaint is also an eviction defense and in Oakland grounds for a tenant petition to the Rent Adjustment Program.

Cap
State law only: 8.8% for Aug 1, 2026 to Jul 31, 2027 (AB 1482). AB 1482 covers most units older than 15 years. Individually owned single-family homes and condos are exempt with the statutory notice in the lease.
Just cause
State just cause only. The city's Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance (Chapter 22.85) adds conduct rules and requires written notice to existing tenants within 30 days of its effective date.
Fees and filings
Business license required for residential rentals. No registry, no rent review fee. Confirm the current rate with the city.

What is included

The full picture for owners is on the Martinez page; the service on its own is described under maintenance.

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Maintenance in Martinez: questions owners ask

How much can I raise rent in Martinez this year?

There is no local cap. On an AB 1482-covered unit the limit is 8.8% through Jul 31, 2027. On an exempt house there is no cap, but any increase over 10% requires 90 days' notice.

Does the cap apply to my single-family rental?

Not if you own it as an individual and the lease carries the AB 1482 exemption notice. The Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance (Chapter 22.85) applies to your tenancy regardless of the exemption.

Can I use my own handyman or plumber?

Yes, if they are licensed where the law requires it and carry insurance. We will add them to the vendor list for your property and dispatch to them first. If they do not respond within the window a repair needs, we send our vendor and tell you.

How fast do you respond to an emergency?

The line is answered around the clock. Loss of heat, hot water or water service, an active leak, a lockout, a sewer backup and a safety hazard are dispatched the same day, usually within hours. We tell you by text or email as soon as a vendor is assigned.

Who pays for a repair the tenant caused?

The tenant, where the lease and the facts support it. We document the cause with photos and the vendor's report, bill the tenant, and if it is unpaid at move-out it comes from the deposit with an itemized statement. Ordinary wear is the owner's cost under California law and we will tell you when something is wear rather than damage.

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