Bill > AB1482

This bill, the Tenant Protection Act of 2019, would, with certain exceptions, prohibit a landlord from terminating a tenancy without "just cause," which must be stated in the written notice to terminate. The bill would require landlords to either assist certain tenants to relocate or waive the final month's rent prior to termination for certain "no-fault" just cause evictions. The bill would also limit annual rent increases to 5% plus the percentage change in the cost of living, or 10%, whichever is lower, with some exceptions. The bill would provide that these rent increase limitations apply retroactively to rent increases since March 15, 2019. The bill would also authorize certain owners to establish initial rents upon the expiration of rental restrictions, but would require them to comply with the rent increase limitations for subsequent rent increases.

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice

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