3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Fresno County, California.
Verified from official government sources
CA AB 1482 caps annual rent increases in unincorporated Fresno County at 5% + regional CPI, not to exceed 10%. No stricter local rent control.
California Civil Code Section 1947.12 (AB 1482)
(a) (1) Subject to subdivision (b), an owner of residential real property shall not, over the course of any 12-month period, increase the gross rental rate for a dwelling or a unit more than 5 percent plus the percentage change in the cost of living, or 10 percent, whichever is lower, of the lowest gross rental rate charged for that dwelling or unit at any time during the 12 months prior to the...
CA AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act) applies in unincorporated Fresno County: just-cause required after 12 months tenancy for covered properties.
California Civil Code Section 1946.2
(a) Notwithstanding any other law, after a tenant has continuously and lawfully occupied a residential real property for 12 months, the owner of the residential real property shall not terminate a tenancy without just cause, which shall be stated in the written notice to terminate tenancy. If any additional adult tenants are added to the lease before an existing tenant has continuously and lawf...
Fresno County does NOT require a general rental property registration program. Only STR permits required. Long-term rentals need only a standard business license.
5 cities in Fresno County have their own rental property rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
10 verified rules • AB-1482 Notice Disclosure, Just Cause Eviction
3 verified rules • Just Cause Eviction, Rent Control
3 verified rules • Just Cause Eviction, Rent Control
3 verified rules • Just Cause Eviction, Rent Control
3 verified rules • Just Cause Eviction, Rent Control
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