Rent Control: Costa Mesa vs Midway City

Does Costa Mesa have rent control?

Costa Mesa does not have a local rent control ordinance. However, California's Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) caps annual rent increases at 5% plus local CPI or 10%, whichever is lower, for most rental properties at least 15 years old.

Is my Costa Mesa rental covered by AB 1482 rent caps?

Most residential rentals at least 15 years old are covered. Exemptions include certain single-family homes and condos with proper notice, owner-occupied duplexes, newly constructed housing, and deed-restricted affordable units.

What notice is required for rent increases in Costa Mesa?

Landlords must provide at least 30 days written notice for rent increases of 10% or less, and 90 days notice for increases greater than 10%, as required by California Civil Code.

Is there rent control in unincorporated Orange County?

There is no local rent control ordinance. State law AB 1482 (the Tenant Protection Act) limits annual rent increases to 5% plus local CPI or 10%, whichever is lower, for qualifying units at least 15 years old.

What units are exempt from AB 1482 rent caps in Orange County?

Single-family homes owned by natural persons (not corporations) with proper notice to tenants, units built within the last 15 years, and certain other categories are exempt. Most apartments and older rental properties are covered.