Roseville, Placer County's largest city in the Sacramento Metro, has no local rent control ordinance — California's statewide AB 1482 is the only rent protection available to most tenants here.·Updated May 2026
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Key Takeaways
Most pre-2011 multi-family rentals; single-family homes and condos are exempt under Costa-Hawkins
5% + Sacramento-area CPI, capped at 10% per year (approximately 8.8% for 2025)
Required after 12 months of tenancy under AB 1482; no local just-cause ordinance exists
Roseville sits at the foot of the Sierra Nevada foothills in Placer County, roughly 20 miles northeast of downtown Sacramento. Once a railroad town, it has grown into one of the fastest-expanding cities in California, with a population exceeding 150,000. The city draws families and remote workers seeking suburban space at lower price points than the Bay Area — but that demand has pushed rents sharply upward, making tenant protections increasingly relevant.
Roseville has enacted no local rent control ordinance. California's statewide Tenant Protection Act of 2019, commonly known as AB 1482, provides the only rent increase limits and eviction protections available to eligible renters in the city. AB 1482 caps annual rent increases and requires landlords to show just cause before evicting a tenant who has lived in a unit for 12 months or more. However, large categories of rental housing — including single-family homes, condos, and newer construction — fall outside those protections entirely.
This article explains which Roseville rentals AB 1482 covers, how the rent cap is calculated using Sacramento-area CPI data, what qualifies as just cause for eviction, and where to find legal help if your rights are being violated.
2. Who Is Covered by Rent Control in Roseville?
AB 1482 applies to residential rental units whose certificate of occupancy was issued at least 15 years before the current date. Because the rule rolls forward each year, units built before approximately 2011 are generally covered as of 2026. The unit must also be used as a long-term residence — not a short-term rental or transient accommodation.
Protections kick in after a tenant has continuously occupied the unit for 12 months. A new tenant in an otherwise covered building has no AB 1482 rent cap for the first 12 months of their tenancy.
Units exempt from AB 1482 in Roseville:
Single-family homes and condominiums — exempt under the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act (Civil Code §§ 1954.50–1954.535), unless the owner is a real estate investment trust, corporation, or LLC in which a corporation holds a membership interest; owners of exempt SFH/condos must provide written notice of the exemption
Buildings constructed within the last 15 years — as of 2026, any unit with a certificate of occupancy issued in 2011 or later is exempt from the rent cap (this threshold advances each year)
Owner-occupied duplexes — where the landlord lives in the other unit of a two-unit property
Government-subsidized affordable housing — units subject to deed restrictions or other affordability agreements that already impose stricter rent limits
Transient and hotel accommodations — stays not constituting a residential tenancy
Commercial properties — AB 1482 covers only residential rentals
Given Roseville's rapid development boom of the 2000s and 2010s, a significant share of the rental inventory consists of newer single-family homes or large apartment complexes built after 2011 — meaning many Roseville renters are not covered by AB 1482 at all.
3. Maximum Allowable Rent Increases
For covered units, AB 1482 limits rent increases to 5% plus the percentage change in the local Consumer Price Index (CPI), with a maximum cap of 10% per year. For Roseville and the broader Placer County area, the applicable CPI index is the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville metropolitan area CPI published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
For 2025, the Sacramento-area CPI increase has been approximately 3.8%, making the allowable cap roughly 8.8% (5% + 3.8%). The precise figure can shift each year as CPI data is updated, so tenants should verify the current CPI figure with the California Department of Industrial Relations or a local legal aid organization before disputing an increase.
Key rules governing rent increases under AB 1482:
A landlord may raise rent no more than twice in any 12-month period, but the combined total of both increases cannot exceed the annual cap.
The first rent increase cannot occur until the tenant has lived in the unit for 12 months.
Landlords cannot bank or carry over unused portions of an allowable increase from one year to the next.
Proper written notice is required: 30 days' notice for increases of 10% or less; 90 days' notice for increases over 10% (though AB 1482 prohibits going over 10% for covered units).
Because Roseville has no local rent board, there is no agency to file a complaint with directly. Tenants who believe an increase violates AB 1482 must self-enforce — typically by sending a written dispute to the landlord, contacting a legal aid organization, or filing a claim in small claims court.
4. Just Cause Eviction Protections
Once a tenant has continuously lived in a covered unit for 12 months (or if there are multiple tenants and at least one has lived there 24 months), the landlord must have a legally recognized just cause reason to terminate the tenancy. Without just cause, a notice to vacate is unenforceable under AB 1482.
At-fault just cause reasons (tenant actions that justify eviction):
Nonpayment of rent
Material breach of a lease term after written notice to cure
Maintaining a nuisance or causing significant damage to the property
Refusal to allow the landlord lawful entry after proper notice
Using the unit for an unlawful purpose
Subletting in violation of the lease without consent
Failure to vacate after a lease expires when the landlord has given proper notice and does not wish to renew
Criminal activity on or near the premises that affects the health or safety of others
No-fault just cause reasons (landlord decisions unrelated to tenant conduct):
Owner move-in — the landlord or a qualifying family member intends to occupy the unit as their primary residence
Ellis Act withdrawal — the landlord withdraws the property from the residential rental market entirely
Substantial remodel — work requiring permits that cannot safely be completed with the tenant in place and that will take at least 30 days
Demolition — the landlord has obtained all required permits to demolish the unit
Relocation assistance for no-fault evictions: When a landlord terminates a tenancy for a no-fault reason under AB 1482, the tenant is entitled to one month's rent as relocation assistance. The landlord must either pay this directly or waive the last month of rent. Failure to provide relocation assistance renders the notice to vacate void.
Roseville has no local just-cause ordinance that supplements these state rules. Tenants covered by AB 1482 have state-level protections; tenants in exempt units — such as a leased single-family home — have no just-cause requirement beyond what the lease itself provides.
5. Local Rules and Special Protections
Roseville has not enacted a local rent control or just-cause eviction ordinance, and as of May 2026 there is no active effort by the Roseville City Council to create one. Tenants in Roseville are protected solely by California's statewide AB 1482 where it applies.
A key reason California cities like Roseville face barriers to local rent control is the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act (Civil Code §§ 1954.50–1954.535), a 1995 state law that prohibits local rent control ordinances from covering single-family homes, condominiums, and any units first occupied after February 1, 1995. Because so much of Roseville's housing stock was built after that date — the city grew explosively through the late 1990s and 2000s — Costa-Hawkins would severely limit the coverage of any local ordinance even if the council passed one. Statewide ballot measures to repeal or modify Costa-Hawkins (Propositions 10 in 2018 and 21 in 2020) were both rejected by California voters.
The City of Roseville does maintain a housing services division that administers programs for affordable housing development, first-time homebuyer assistance, and community development block grants. The City of Roseville Housing Division can provide referrals but does not adjudicate landlord-tenant disputes or enforce AB 1482. Similarly, the Placer County Housing Authority administers Section 8 vouchers and affordable housing programs in the region but is not a rent board.
Tenants who believe their landlord has violated AB 1482 must self-enforce: send a written notice to the landlord citing the statute, seek assistance from a legal aid organization, or file in small claims court for improper rent increases or improperly withheld relocation assistance.
6. Using RentCheckMe with Official Resources
Use RentCheckMe's address lookup tool at rentcheckme.com to quickly check whether your specific Roseville rental unit falls under AB 1482 coverage based on its construction date and property type.
Local and regional resources for Roseville tenants:
Legal Services of Northern California (LSNC) — free civil legal services for income-eligible renters across Northern California, including Placer County; handles eviction defense, habitability issues, and landlord-tenant disputes
Placer County Bar Association — lawyer referral service for Placer County; can connect tenants with attorneys who handle residential landlord-tenant matters
Tenants Together — California's statewide renter advocacy organization; provides know-your-rights resources, a tenant hotline, and organizing support
Housing Is Key — California's statewide housing resource hub; call 833-430-2122 for referrals to local rental assistance and legal aid programs
7. Resources for Roseville Tenants
Legal Services of Northern California (LSNC) — Free civil legal services for income-eligible residents of Northern California, including Placer County. Handles eviction defense and landlord-tenant disputes.
Placer County Bar Association — Lawyer referral service for Placer County residents seeking attorneys experienced in residential landlord-tenant law.
Tenants Together — California's statewide renter advocacy organization offering know-your-rights guides, a tenant hotline, and organizing support.
Housing Is Key — California's statewide housing resource hub. Call 833-430-2122 for referrals to local rental assistance and legal aid.
8. Important Disclaimer
The information on this page is provided for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Rent control laws and CPI figures change annually, and the application of AB 1482 depends on the specific facts of your tenancy. If you have a dispute with your landlord or need guidance about your rights as a Roseville renter, consult a licensed California attorney or contact a qualified legal aid organization in Placer County.
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No. Roseville has not enacted any local rent control or just-cause eviction ordinance. The only rent increase limits and eviction protections available to Roseville renters come from California's statewide AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019), which applies to qualifying units built at least 15 years ago. Single-family homes, condos, and newer construction are exempt from even that state law.
How much can my landlord raise my rent in Roseville?
If your unit is covered by AB 1482, your landlord can raise rent by no more than 5% plus the Sacramento-area CPI increase, with a hard ceiling of 10% per year — approximately 8.8% in 2025. The increase cannot take effect until you have lived in the unit for 12 months, and landlords cannot bank unused increases from prior years. If your unit is a single-family home, condo, or was built after roughly 2011, AB 1482 does not cap your rent increase at all.
Does AB 1482 apply to my rental in Roseville?
AB 1482 applies if your unit received its certificate of occupancy at least 15 years ago (generally before 2011 as of 2026), is not a single-family home or condo, and is not an owner-occupied duplex or government-subsidized affordable housing unit. Given Roseville's large inventory of homes built in the 2000s and single-family rentals, many tenants fall outside AB 1482's coverage. Use RentCheckMe's address lookup at rentcheckme.com to check your specific address.
Can my landlord evict me without cause in Roseville?
If your unit is covered by AB 1482 and you have lived there for 12 months or more, your landlord must have a legally recognized just cause — such as nonpayment of rent, a lease violation, owner move-in, or Ellis Act withdrawal — to terminate your tenancy. No-fault evictions under AB 1482 require the landlord to pay you one month's rent as relocation assistance. If your unit is exempt from AB 1482 (a single-family home, condo, or newer building), California's general unlawful detainer rules apply and no just cause is required once your lease term ends.
Where can I get help with a rent dispute in Roseville?
Because Roseville has no local rent board, tenants must seek help through legal aid or the courts. Legal Services of Northern California (lsnc.net) provides free assistance to income-eligible Placer County renters. The Placer County Bar Association (placerbar.org) offers attorney referrals. You can also call California's Housing Is Key hotline at 833-430-2122 or reach out to Tenants Together (tenantstogether.org) for advocacy support and know-your-rights resources.
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