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Renting Out Your LA Home: AB 1482 Basics
California's statewide rent cap and just-cause rules, the single-family exemption, and the HOA disclosures investors should read first.
1. The statewide cap
California's AB 1482 caps annual rent increases at 5% plus local CPI, with an absolute maximum of 10%, and requires 'just cause' for eviction on most housing older than 15 years. Individual cities can layer stricter local ordinances on top, so check the specific city before you model returns.
Single-family homes owned by individuals are often exempt — but only if the required exemption notice is properly given to the tenant. Skip the notice and the exemption may not apply.
2. If it's a condo: read the HOA first
Condos and some communities charge monthly HOA dues and are governed by CC&Rs that may restrict rentals (minimum lease terms, rental caps). California HOAs must disclose budgets, reserves, and rules during escrow — review reserve health, any special assessments, and the rental rules before removing contingencies, not after.
And remember the tax side: rental income means filing US returns, which is exactly what an ITIN is for if you don't have an SSN.
FAQ
Does AB 1482 apply to my single-family rental?
Individually-owned single-family homes are often exempt — if the required notice is properly given to the tenant. Local city rules may still apply.
What's the maximum annual rent increase?
Under AB 1482: 5% + local CPI, capped at 10% — for covered properties.
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SOURCES
- CA HCD / leginfo — rent control (AB 1482)
- CA Dept. of Justice — DAVIS-STIRLING — HOA
- IRS — ITIN — ITIN
General information only — not legal, tax, or lending advice. Rules change; verify with official sources and licensed professionals. Updated 2026-07-09.
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