Tenant’s law question in Californa

[Jian G.]

Hi, I have some questions about new tenants law in California.

We are in escrow for duplex. Rents are below market and I would like to do a remodel and raise the rent.

My question is can I ask current seller to remove tenants before closing? They are on month to month lease. What are the way to move them out? One side of the duplex seem to be active gang members, the other side is good tenant but they are $500 below market rent. I would like to keep them since they keep the house nice and it’s in good condition it was built in 2007z. The side with the bad tenants are build in 1950 and needs a lot of work, and it is $800 below market rent. What is the maximum I can raise rent under the new law? California is 2.2 CPI plus the 5% so I can increase 7% a year? I would like to keep the good tenant and just keep raising the rent every year if possible.