If you search for "san jose rent control" you will typically find a city government web page and other pages.

Account Closed I poked around on the web a bit and found the same thing as Alex.

And they have it classified as commercial, it appears, so I'm far from certain that Dodd-Frank, CFPB, and the like, would protect you the same as if it were residential. 

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Appears to me they have found a way to grow a wholesale business.   

From what research I have done it appears that rents are higher around Helen.  

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Many state governments have their own web site.

It would appear, however, that you've perhaps received some incorrect knowledge in your past that you are maybe using in your own business and sharing with others.  

(I am 21 but I have the appearance of a 17 year old.)