Dossier
AB 1482
Coverage of AB 1482 in the Nexus archive.
California Tenant Protection Act of 2019topic1Los Angeles Countyplace1Orange Countyplace1Riverside Countyplace1San Bernardino Countyplace1lawhelpca.orgorganization1City of Los Angelesplace1Waldman familyperson1Connie Chanperson1Rahman Popalperson1NBC Bay Areaorganization1San Franciscoplace1Richmond Districtplace1
- With inflation up, SoCal landlords will get to raise rents more in many apartments
Effective August 1, rent increase caps in Southern California will rise due to inflation under California's Tenant Protection Act. The state law allows annual hikes of 8.7% in Los Angeles and Orange counties, and 8.1% in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, with local rent control laws potentially imposing stricter limits.
- Attorney chimes in after San Francisco family sees nearly 90% rent increase
A San Francisco family faces a nearly 90% rent increase from $3,000 to $7,000 for their two-bedroom unit after new owners purchased the building. City Supervisor Connie Chan offered legal assistance, while attorney Rahman Popal highlighted loopholes in rent control laws, noting the building is classified as a condo. The case has sparked public outrage over housing costs.