🔑 Rental Property Rules/Rent Control

Folsom vs Galt

Q: Folsom: How much can my Folsom landlord raise the rent?

If your unit is covered by AB 1482, no more than 5% plus the Sacramento-area CPI change, capped at 10% total per year. Check if you received an AB 1482 exemption notice — single-family homes owned by individuals can be exempt.

Q: Folsom: Does Folsom have rent control?

No local rent control. Only state law AB 1482 applies. The Costa-Hawkins Act would also limit any future local rent control Folsom might adopt.

Q: Galt: Does AB 1482 cover my Galt rental?

It covers most multi-unit properties over 15 years old. Single-family homes owned by individuals and newer construction are usually exempt if proper notice is provided in the lease.

Q: Galt: Can my Galt landlord evict me without reason?

After 12 months of occupancy, only for just cause under AB 1482. No-fault evictions require relocation assistance equal to one month rent.

How do rent control rules compare between Folsom, CA and Galt, CA?

Galt has fewer restrictions than Folsom.

Folsom, CA

Sacramento County

Some Restrictions

Folsom has no local rent control ordinance. California AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019) caps annual rent increases at 5% + local CPI (max 10%) and requires just cause for eviction on most rental housing in Folsom. Single-family homes owned by non-corporate landlords are generally exempt.

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Galt, CA

Sacramento County

Few Restrictions

Galt has no local rent control ordinance. California AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019) caps annual rent increases on qualifying units at 5 percent plus local CPI, maximum 10 percent, and requires just cause for termination after 12 months.

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Key Facts Comparison

Fact	Folsom	Galt
Local cap	None	-
State cap	5% + CPI, max 10%	-
Just cause	After 12 months (AB 1482)	-
Exempt	SFH owned by individual	-
New build exempt	< 15 years old	-
Local Cap	-	None
State Cap	-	AB 1482 5 percent plus CPI
Absolute Max	-	10 percent annually
Just Cause	-	After 12 months occupancy
Deposit	-	1 month max per AB 12

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Folsom FAQ

How much can my Folsom landlord raise the rent?

If your unit is covered by AB 1482, no more than 5% plus the Sacramento-area CPI change, capped at 10% total per year. Check if you received an AB 1482 exemption notice — single-family homes owned by individuals can be exempt.

Does Folsom have rent control?

No local rent control. Only state law AB 1482 applies. The Costa-Hawkins Act would also limit any future local rent control Folsom might adopt.

Galt FAQ

Does AB 1482 cover my Galt rental?

It covers most multi-unit properties over 15 years old. Single-family homes owned by individuals and newer construction are usually exempt if proper notice is provided in the lease.

Can my Galt landlord evict me without reason?

After 12 months of occupancy, only for just cause under AB 1482. No-fault evictions require relocation assistance equal to one month rent.

Compare other topics

See how Folsom and Galt compare on other ordinance categories.

Just Cause Eviction Rental Registration Relocation Assistance Security Deposit Rules Cash-for-Keys Agreements No-Fault Evictions Pass-Through Charges Tenant Anti-Harassment Source-of-Income Discrimination Section 8 Voucher Acceptance Right of Return AB-1482 Notice Disclosure Eviction Moratorium History Council District Preference Just Cause Appeal Process

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