Dear Landlords,
As a reminder, California’s statewide rent control law (AB 1482) applies to most multi-family residential properties built more than 15 years ago that do not fall under local Rent Control. The law limits how much you can increase rent annually and restricts certain evictions.
🔺 New Allowable Rent Increase: Effective August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026
For properties located in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin counties, the maximum allowable rent increase is 6.3%.
This figure includes:
- 5% base increase, plus
- 1.3% CPI (Consumer Price Index) adjustment
For all other counties, please use the CAA Regional CPI Calculator.
📌 Important: Rent increases under this law are not bankable. If you do not implement the full allowable increase in a given year, you cannot apply the unused portion in a future year. Each year stands alone.
🏠 Does This Apply to Your Property?
Some properties are exempt from California rent control, including:
- Single-family homes and condominiums (if not owned by a corporate entity or REIT and the tenants were given proper notice of exemption)
- New construction—properties built within the last 15 years
- Certain affordable housing units and government-subsidized properties
If you’re considering a rent increase, now is a good time to review your leases, serve proper notice, and ensure you’re in compliance with all local and state requirements. When in doubt, consult legal counsel or a qualified property manager.
How Lingsch Realty Can Help:
- Evaluate whether your units qualify
- Draft compliant rent increase notices
- Ensure proper exemption notices have been sent to tenants who qualify
If you’d like help with any of the above, feel free to reach out.
Warm regards,
Natalie M. Drees
President
Lingsch Realty