Rent Control & Tenant Protections in California

Last updated: January 2026

California's statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) provides baseline protections, while many cities have their own stronger local rent control laws.

Check your address to see if your building is covered by rent control or AB 1482 protections.

California AB 1482 at a Glance

  • Rent Cap: 5% + CPI annually, maximum 10%
  • Coverage: Most rentals built more than 15 years ago (before ~2011 in 2026)
  • Just Cause: Required after 12 months of tenancy
  • Exemptions: Single-family homes (with notice), new construction, owner-occupied duplexes
  • Local Laws: 33+ cities have stronger local rent control ordinances

📖 Read our complete guide to California's AB 1482 law →

🏛️ Cities with Local Rent Control

These cities have their own rent control ordinances that typically provide stronger protections than AB 1482, including lower rent caps and broader coverage:

📋 Cities with AB 1482 Statewide Protections

These cities don't have local rent control but are covered by California's statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482):

Statewide Resources

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