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How much can I raise the rent?

Pick the city, building type and year built. See which law applies, the legal max, the earliest date and the notice you owe.

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Year built

Current rent

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Last increase date (or move-in date if never raised)

Owner is a corporation, REIT, or LLC with a corporate member?

Tenant got the written AB 1482 exemption notice? (usually in the lease)

Max increase0%
Max increase in dollars$0
Earliest effective date—
Written notice 30
Serve notice by—

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Next steps

Confirm the year the building got its certificate of occupancy (city permit records). One year can change which law applies.
Give the notice in writing: 30 days for 10% or less, 90 days for more. If you mail it, add 5 days.
Own a single-family home or condo as an individual? Put the AB 1482 exemption notice in the lease, word for word from Civil Code §1947.12(d)(5).

Many people get this wrong: “single-family homes are always exempt.” Only if the owner isn't a corporation, REIT or LLC with a corporate member, and the tenant got the written exemption notice. No notice, no exemption.