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CA AB2278

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/18/2024

Primary Sponsor

Wendy Carrillo

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Origin

State Assembly

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Attorney General must publish maximum allowable rent increase percentages for each metropolitan area on its website by July 1 of each year
  • Rent increases are capped at 5% plus the percentage change in the cost of living or 10%, whichever is lower, for residential properties through January 1, 2030
  • Exemptions apply to affordable housing, new construction (within 15 years), owner-occupied duplexes, and single-family homes owned by individuals rather than corporations or investment trusts
  • Tenants and government officials can pursue civil action against owners who charge rent exceeding the maximum allowable increase, with damages up to three times the overage amount
  • Bill becomes operative April 1, 2024, and repeals January 1, 2030

Legislative Description

Rent increases: percentage change in the cost of living: Department of Housing and Community Development.

Last Action

In committee: Held under submission.

8/15/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/12/2024
Judiciary5/1/2024
Rules4/18/2024
Appropriations3/20/2024
Housing and Community Development3/4/2024

Full Bill Text

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