San Francisco, CA Rental Property Rules: AB-1482 Notice Disclosure (2026)
Key Facts
- State statute
- Civil Code 1947.12
- Annual cap
- 5% plus CPI, max 10%
- Building age threshold
- 15 years or older
- Just-cause kicks in at
- 12 months tenancy
Summary
Units exempt from SF Chapter 37 rent control may still fall under California's AB 1482 statewide cap. Landlords must provide a written notice citing the 5% plus CPI cap or claim a statutory exemption such as single-family-home with corporate-ownership disclosure.
1946.2. (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 or at least one of the tenants has continuously and lawfully occupied the property for 24 months or more, a landlord must provide a statement of cause in any notice to terminate a tenancy. See Section 1946.2 of the Civil Code for more information.'
Full Breakdown
California Civil Code Section 1947.12, enacted by AB 1482 in 2019 and effective January 1, 2020, caps annual rent increases at 5% plus regional CPI (10% maximum) for units 15 years or older that fall outside local stricter rent control. SF tenants in newer buildings, single-family homes, and condos commonly rely on AB 1482 since Chapter 37 exempts post-1979 construction. Landlords must serve the AB 1482 notice at lease signing and again whenever increasing rent. Single-family-home and condo owners may claim an exemption only if the property is not corporate-owned and the lease includes the prescribed notice text. Just-cause termination protections also follow AB 1482 after twelve months of tenancy.
Violations & Fines
Failure to serve the AB 1482 notice waives any exemption and exposes landlords to overcharge restitution, attorney's fees, and Civil Code 1947.12 damages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AB 1482 apply if my SF unit isn't rent-controlled?
What notice must landlords give about AB 1482 in SF?
Sources & Official References
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