Rent Control in California Rent control in California consists of state laws and local ordinances designed to limit rent increases and provide tenant protection. As of 2024, California has a statewide rent control law, the Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482), which works alongside stricter local rent control laws in some cities. California’s Tenant […]
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AB-1482 | Tenant Protection Act of 2019 | Rent Control in California
For many, the terms “rent control” and “affordable housing” seem synonymous. However, the Tenant Protection Act of 2019, also known as AB-1482, is a law that aims to make rental units more affordable for everyone. Codified in Section 1946.2 of the California Civil Code, AB-1482 provides crucial protections against rent increases for tenants who have […]