Showing ordinances that apply to Big Creek, CA
Big Creek is an unincorporated community (population 151) in Fresno County, California. Because Big Creek is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Fresno County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The rent control rules below are the ones that govern your area.
CA AB 1482 caps annual rent increases in unincorporated Fresno County at 5% + regional CPI, not to exceed 10%. No stricter local rent control.
CA Civil Code §1947.12 (AB 1482) limits rent increases on covered rental units to 5% plus the Western regional CPI or 10%, whichever is lower, in any 12-month period. The Western CPI typically produces a ~8-9% cap in recent years. Fresno County has not adopted local rent stabilization for unincorporated areas. Exemptions mirror just-cause (SFRs by individuals, new construction <15 years, ADUs shared with owner).
Excess rent collected: recoverable by tenant. Landlord may face treble damages for willful overcharges.
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