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AB 1482 California Tenant Protection Act
California statewide legislation establishing annual rent increase caps (5% + CPI) and mandatory just cause eviction protections for residential units.
The California Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482) is landmark statewide legislation establishing mandatory annual rent increase caps and comprehensive 'just cause' eviction protections for covered residential rental properties.
AB 1482 limits annual rent increases to 5% plus regional Consumer Price Index (CPI) or 10% maximum, and mandates mandatory relocation assistance payments equal to one month's rent for no-fault evictions.
California AB 1482 Rent Increase & Exemption Workflow
Statutory rate cap calculations, Tenant Protection Act disclosures, and ledger adjustments
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the annual rent increase cap under California's AB 1482?
AB 1482 caps annual residential rent increases at 5% plus the regional Consumer Price Index (CPI), or 10% maximum, whichever is lower, across any 12-month period.
Which properties are exempt from AB 1482 rent caps and just cause eviction rules?
Exemptions include single-family homes and condominiums owned by individuals (not corporate REITs or LLCs) with written statutory disclosure, and residential units built within the last 15 years.
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