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Marin Mandatory Mediation Ordinances by Jurisdiction

CITY CODE EXCLUSIONS/LIMITS OTHER
BELVEDERE NONE
CORTE MADERA NONE
FAIRFAX Fairfax Code 5.55 (05/01/2019)

"If rent is increased more than 5 percent in a 12-month period, either landlord or tenant may request mediation within 10 days from rent increase notice. If requested, you must participate in Good Faith. If not, rent can be increased or vice versa."

    • Does not apply to Section 8 subsidized housing
    • Only applies to units with separate bathroom, kitchen, and living areas
    • Also applies to commercial units in which people reside
LARKSPUR NONE
MILL VALLEY NONE
NOVATO NONE
ROSS NONE
SAN RAFAEL San Rafael Code 10.100 (07/18/2019)

“If rent is increased more than 5 percent in a 12-month period, either landlord or tenant may request mediation within 10 days from rent increase notice. If requested, you must participate in Good Faith. If not, rent can be increased or vice versa.

    • Does not apply to Section 8 subsidized housing

  • Landlord must provide notice of tenant rights and how to request mediation service
SAUSALITO NONE
SAN ANSELMO NONE
TIBURON NONE
MARIN COUNTY (UNINCORPORATED) Marin Code 5.95 (12/12/17) Amended (09/28/2018)

If rent is increased more than 5 percent in a 12-month period, either landlord or tenant may request mediation. If requested, you must participate in Good Faith.

  • Does not apply to Section 8 subsidized housing
  • Anti-harassment – the landlord may not harass the tenant
  • Landlord must provide notice of tenant rights and how to request mediation service
CITY CODE EXCLUSIONS/LIMITS OTHER