Orange County, CA Rental Property Rules: AB-1482 Notice Disclosure (2026)
Key Facts
- Statute
- Civil Code 1946.2/1947.12
- Annual cap
- 5% + CPI, max 10%
- Disclosure
- Lease or addendum
- Exemption
- Requires separate notice
Summary
California AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019) requires landlords countywide in Orange County to provide written notice of statewide rent caps and just-cause eviction protections, or to certify a property's exemption status, in every lease and renewal.
“This property is not subject to the rent limits imposed by Section 1947.12 of the Civil Code and is not subject to the just cause requirements of Section 1946.2 of the Civil Code. This property meets the requirements of Sections 1947.12 (d)(5) and 1946.2 (e)(8) of the Civil Code and the owner is not any of the following: (1) a real estate investment trust, as defined by Section 856 of the Internal Revenue Code; (2) a corporation; or (3) a limited liability company in which at least one member is a corporation.”
(ii) (I) Except as provided in subclause (II), for a tenancy existing before July 1, 2020, the notice required under clause (i) may, but is not required to, be provided in the rental agreement.
Full Breakdown
AB 1482 (Civil Code 1946.2 and 1947.12) applies to most rental units in Orange County and requires landlords to give tenants written notice that the property is subject to statewide rent and eviction limits, capping annual increases at 5% plus CPI (max 10%). Single-family homes owned by individuals (not corporate or REIT) are exempt only if a separate exemption notice is delivered. The disclosure must appear in the lease or be provided as an addendum signed by the tenant. Failure to disclose can result in loss of exemption and tenant remedies. The law operates alongside Costa-Hawkins, which preempts vacancy-decontrol limits.
Violations & Fines
Failing to provide AB 1482 disclosure, omitting required exemption notice for single-family rentals, or charging rent above the cap can void rent increases, trigger tenant claims for restitution, and expose landlords to civil penalties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do single-family OC rentals need AB 1482 disclosure?
What is the current rent cap?
Sources & Official References
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