A statewide proposal that would sharply tighten California’s existing rent cap law is again in play as the Legislature enters the second year of the session. The measure, AB 1157…
AB 1482 – Statewide Rent Cap
The California Tenant Protection Act of 2019, passed as AB 1482, imposes specific rules concerning rent increases and eviction policies for many residential rental properties in California.
Key provisions of the Tenant Protection Act:
Rent caps: The law limits the amount by which rent can be increased annually for eligible properties.
“Just cause” eviction requirements: Landlords are required to provide a valid reason for evicting tenants who have occupied a residence for more than one year.
Application in rent-controlled jurisdictions: In areas with existing rent control under the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, AB 1482 extends these rent caps to some properties not covered by local ordinances.
Exemptions: Certain properties are exempt from the law, including most single-family homes and condominiums, as well as properties constructed within the last 15 years.
AB 1482 Tools
Calculate How AB 1482 Affects Your Property
Are you unsure whether AB 1482’s rent cap or just-cause eviction provisions apply to your property? Just answer a few questions in our AB 1482 widget to find out. Members can access the tool, by accessing your account with your CAA login information.
Find Out Your Regional CPI
Use the tool linked below to determine the AB 1482 Allowable Increase* using the regional change in CPI for your properties. Members can access the calculator, by logging into your CAA account. If the results do not load, try clearing your browser history.
Find out if your property is subject to AB 1482’s Just Cause and calculate regional CPI with our calculator tools, built especially for CAA members.
Forms
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Exemption from AB 1482 Addendum
Exemption from AB 1482 Addendum (Spanish)
Final Three-Day Notice to Quit for Breach of Covenant(s) (Tenancies Subject to AB 1482 Just Cause)
Itemized Statement of Charges
Lease Agreement
Lease Agreement (Spanish)
Notice of AB 1482 Addendum
Notice of AB 1482 Addendum (Spanish)
Notice of AB 1482 Applicability and Owner Move-in Provision Addendum (Properties Subject to Civil Code Section 1946.2 and 1947.12)
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