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