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Oakland, CA Rental Property Rules: AB-1482 Notice Disclosure (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Cap
5 percent plus CPI
Hard ceiling
10 percent
Effective
January 1, 2020
Code
Civ. Code 1947.12, 1946.2

Summary

California AB 1482 the Tenant Protection Act caps annual rent increases at five percent plus regional CPI capped at ten percent and requires just-cause grounds for evictions, layered onto Oakland's stronger local Just Cause and Rent Adjustment Program protections.

(f) An owner of residential real property subject to this section shall provide notice to the tenant as follows: (3) The notification or lease provision shall be in no less than 12-point type, and shall include the following: "California law limits the amount your rent can be increased. See Section 1947.12 of the Civil Code for more information. California law also provides that after all of the tenants have continuously and lawfully occupied the property for 12 months or more, a landlord must provide a statement of cause in any notice to terminate a tenancy."

Source: California Civil Code Section 1947.12View official code

Full Breakdown

AB 1482 took effect January 1, 2020 and applies statewide to most rental units more than 15 years old not covered by stricter local rent control. Annual rent increases are capped at 5% plus regional CPI, with an absolute ceiling of 10%. Landlords must serve a written disclosure of AB 1482 protections in any new lease or amendment for covered units. Costa-Hawkins still exempts single-family homes owned by individuals, though the 1482 disclosure rule applies. Oakland Rent Adjustment Program protections override AB 1482 where stronger.

Violations & Fines

Failing to provide the AB 1482 disclosure or charging excess rent above the cap exposes landlords to refunds, penalties, and unlawful detainer defenses under California Civil Code 1946.2 and 1947.12.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does AB 1482 apply to single-family homes?
Generally not when owned by individuals, due to Costa-Hawkins. The exemption requires written disclosure to the tenant. Corporate-owned single-family homes are not exempt and remain covered by AB 1482.
Does Oakland rent control replace AB 1482?
Where Oakland's Rent Adjustment Program offers stronger protection, local law applies. Where AB 1482 is stronger or covers a unit RAP does not, AB 1482 governs that lease.

Sources & Official References

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