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For many, the terms "rent control" and "affordable housing" seem synonymous. However, the Tenant Protection Act of 2019, also known as AB-1482, is a law that aims to make rental units more affordable for everyone. Codified in Section 1946.2 of the California Civil Code, AB-1482 provides crucial protections against rent increases for tenants who have lawfully occupied a property for more than a year. This significant change to California’s rent control laws affects nearly every rental agreement unless the property meets specific exemptions. Under Section 1946.2, the law sets rent limits, restricts rent increases, and includes eviction provisions that require just cause for evictions. Rent increases are limited if at least one tenant has lived in the unit for over a year. Just Cause for Eviction AB-1482 specifies that tenants cannot be evicted without just cause if they have continuously and lawfully occupied the premises for over a year. Just cause includes: Non-paym...

Rent Control in California Rent control in California consists of state laws and local ordinances designed to limit rent increases and provide tenant protection. As of 2024, California has a statewide rent control law, the Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482), which works alongside stricter local rent control laws in some cities. California’s Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) in 2024 The Tenant Protection Act, often referred to as AB 1482, remains the cornerstone of statewide rent control in California. Key points for 2024 include: Rent increases are capped at 5% plus the change in the regional Consumer Price Index (CPI), or 10%, whichever is lower. The law applies to most rental properties at least 15 years old. Single-family homes and condos are exempt if owned by individuals (not corporations or REITs). Local Rent Control Laws vs. State Law Many California cities have rent control ordinances that may be stricter than AB 1482. In 2024, cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Oak...