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Rent Control: Moreno Valley vs Riverside

How do rent control rules compare between Moreno Valley, CA and Riverside, CA?

Moreno Valley and Riverside have similar restriction levels.

Moreno Valley, CA

Riverside County

Some Restrictions

Moreno Valley does not have a local rent control ordinance but is subject to California's statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482), which caps annual rent increases at 5 percent plus local CPI, up to a 10 percent maximum, for qualifying units.

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Riverside, CA

Riverside County

Some Restrictions

California's Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) applies to most rental properties in Riverside built more than 15 years ago. The law caps annual rent increases at 5% plus the local CPI or 10%, whichever is less. Riverside does not have a separate local rent control ordinance. Exempt properties include qualifying single-family homes, new construction less than 15 years old, and certain owner-occupied duplexes.

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Key Facts Comparison

Fact	Moreno Valley	Riverside
	-	-
State Law	-	AB 1482 — Tenant Protection Act
Rent Cap	-	5% + CPI or 10%, whichever is less
Local Ordinance	-	No separate local rent control
Exemptions	-	Single-family homes (with notice), new construction
Notice	-	Landlords must provide AB 1482 notice

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Moreno Valley FAQ

Riverside FAQ

Does Riverside have rent control?

There is no local rent control ordinance, but California's AB 1482 caps annual rent increases at 5% plus CPI (or 10% max) for most rentals built more than 15 years ago.

Is my Riverside rental covered by AB 1482?

Most multi-family rentals and older properties are covered. Exemptions include qualifying single-family homes with proper notice, new construction under 15 years old, and certain owner-occupied duplexes.

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