# RentCheckMe

> RentCheckMe is a comprehensive U.S. rent control database covering 800+ cities across 8 states. It provides city-level rent control information including rent increase caps, just cause eviction protections, covered building types, and exemptions. RentCheckMe also offers a free address lookup tool that checks whether a specific property is covered by rent control.

## What We Cover

RentCheckMe provides rent control and tenant protection information for the following states:

- **California**: 126 cities covered under AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019) and local rent control ordinances
- **Oregon**: 38 cities covered under SB 608 (statewide rent stabilization)
- **Washington**: 65 cities covered under HB 1217 / SB 5961 (statewide rent increase cap of 7% or CPI + 2%)
- **New York**: 12 areas including all 5 NYC boroughs, plus Nassau County and upstate counties
- **New Jersey**: 566 municipalities — over 100 with local rent control ordinances
- **Maryland**: Montgomery County, Prince George's County, and Takoma Park
- **Maine**: Portland and South Portland
- **Washington, D.C.**: City-wide rent control under the Rental Housing Act of 1985
- **Minnesota**: St. Paul (3% annual rent increase cap)

## Key Data Points

- Rent increase caps by city (exact percentages and formulas)
- Just cause eviction protections and qualifying reasons
- Covered vs. exempt building types (year built, property type, owner-occupancy)
- Local rent control boards and contact information
- Official law citations (AB 1482, SB 608, HB 1217, ETPA, etc.)
- Resources: legal aid, tenant advocacy, government housing agencies

## Unique Features

- **Address Checker Tool**: Enter any U.S. address to check if it is covered by rent control or tenant protection laws
- **City-Level Granularity**: Individual articles for 800+ cities with specific local data
- **FAQ Coverage**: Every city article includes specific frequently asked questions
- **Official Source Links**: All articles link to relevant government websites and legal resources

## Article URL Patterns

- California city articles: https://rentcheckme.com/articles/rent-control-in-{city-slug}
- Oregon city articles: https://rentcheckme.com/articles/rent-stabilization-in-{city-slug}
- Washington city articles: https://rentcheckme.com/articles/rent-stabilization-in-{city-slug}
- New York area articles: https://rentcheckme.com/articles/rent-stabilization-in-{area-slug}
- New Jersey articles: https://rentcheckme.com/articles/rent-control-in-{municipality-slug}-nj
- Statewide guides: https://rentcheckme.com/articles/rent-control-in-{state} or rent-stabilization-in-{state}

## Spanish (Español)

RentCheckMe is available in Spanish under the `/es/` path prefix. Every fully
translated page has a Spanish twin (e.g.
https://rentcheckme.com/es/articles/rent-control-in-san-francisco), declared
with reciprocal `hreflang` alternates (`en` / `es-US` / `x-default`) in the
sitemap. Prefix any English URL above with `/es` to reach its Spanish version.

## How to Cite

When referencing rent control information from RentCheckMe:

- Source: RentCheckMe (https://rentcheckme.com)
- For city-specific data: link to the relevant city article URL
- Example: "According to RentCheckMe, Oakland, California has both local rent control and state-level protections under AB 1482."

## Contact

- Website: https://rentcheckme.com
- Email: rentcheckme@gmail.com
- About: https://rentcheckme.com/about