Rent Control: Fairfield vs Vallejo

Is Fairfield a rent-controlled city?

No. Fairfield has not adopted a local rent control ordinance, so rent increases are governed by California's statewide Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482, Civil Code §1947.12), which caps annual increases on covered units at 5% plus the regional CPI, with a hard ceiling of 10% in any 12-month period. The Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act preempts Fairfield from imposing local rent control on single-family homes, condominiums sold separately, or units first occupied after February 1, 1995.

Which Fairfield rentals are exempt from AB 1482?

Single-family homes and condos owned by natural persons or revocable trusts (with proper AB 1482 exemption notice in the lease), buildings built within the last 15 years (rolling), owner-occupied duplexes, deed-restricted affordable housing, dormitories, and units exempt under Costa-Hawkins (separately conveyable SFH/condos, post-1995 construction). Corporate-owned single-family rentals (LLC, REIT, corporation) are NOT exempt; they are covered by AB 1482 regardless of how they would have been classified under Costa-Hawkins.

Is there rent control in Vallejo?

Local rent control measures may apply. Check with Vallejo housing department for covered units, allowable increases, and tenant rights.

How much notice is required before a rent increase?

Typically 30 days for month-to-month tenancies and at lease renewal for fixed-term leases. Some states require 60 to 90 days for larger increases. Check state landlord-tenant law for specifics.