CA AB252

Revises the definition of "floating home marina" by removing the exclusion for marinas where 10% or fewer berths are leased to floating homes.

Caps annual rent increases for floating home berths in Alameda, Contra Costa, and Marin counties at 3% plus the cost of living increase or 5%, whichever is lower, through January 1, 2030.

Limits rent increases to no more than 2 increments per 12-month period and prohibits rent increases when a homeowner purchases a floating home through an "in-place transfer" (sale where the home remains at the same berth).

Exempts affordable housing berths and those subject to stricter local ordinances from the rent cap restrictions.

Applies retroactively to rent increases occurring on or after January 1, 2022, with provisions addressing overcharges collected between January 1, 2022 and January 1, 2023.