3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Tuolumne County, California.
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Tuolumne County has no local rent control ordinance. California's Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) provides statewide rent caps but exempts most single-family homes and properties less than 15 years old, limiting its impact in rural Tuolumne County.
California Civil Code Section 1947.12 (AB 1482, Tenant Protection Act of 2019)
This bill would, until January 1, 2030, prohibit an owner of residential real property from, over the course of any 12-month period, increasing the gross rental rate for a dwelling or unit more than 5% plus the percentage change in the cost of living, as defined, or 10%, whichever is lower, of the lowest gross rental rate charged for the immediately preceding 12 months, subject to specified con...
Tuolumne County has no local just cause eviction ordinance. California AB 1482 provides statewide just cause eviction protections for tenants who have occupied a unit for 12+ months, but most single-family homes are exempt.
California Civil Code Section 1946.2 (AB 1482, Tenant Protection Act of 2019)
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 the 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 continuousl...
Tuolumne County does not require long-term rental property registration or landlord licensing. Short-term rentals (1-30 days) must have a TOT Certificate and Fire and Life Safety Inspection under Chapter 8.70.
California Civil Code § 1947.12 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019 — annual rent increase cap of 5% plus CPI, max 10%)
rty [1940 - 1954.071] ( Chapter 2 enacted 1872. ) 1947.12. (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 dwe...
2 cities in Tuolumne County have their own rental property rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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