California Rent Increase Calculator

What properties are covered by AB 1482?

AB 1482 covers most rental housing in California built more than 15 years ago (on a rolling basis). Exempt properties include: single-family homes (unless owned by a corporation or REIT), condos (unless owned by a corporation), buildings built in the last 15 years, and units covered by stronger local rent control (LA, SF, Oakland, San Jose, etc.).

Can my landlord raise rent more than 10%?

Under AB 1482, no — the maximum is 5% + local CPI, capped at 10%, in any 12-month period. However, landlords can go above this for new tenants — the cap applies during tenancy, not between tenancies. Once a tenant moves out, landlords can set any new rent for the next tenant.

Does AB 1482 prevent evictions?

Yes — AB 1482 also requires "just cause" for eviction for covered tenancies. Allowable causes include: non-payment of rent, nuisance, illegal activity, owner move-in, withdrawal from rental market, or demolition. "No-fault" evictions (owner move-in, demolition) typically require relocation assistance of one month's rent.

Is my city covered by stronger rent control?

Many California cities have rent control ordinances stricter than AB 1482: Los Angeles (RSO — applies to buildings built before 1978, with smaller annual increases), San Francisco (very strict rent control plus just cause eviction), Oakland (CPI-based), San Jose (5% max or CPI, whichever is lower), Berkeley, Santa Monica. Always check your local ordinance.