Rent control rules in Fresno, CA — also known as rent stabilization or rent cap ordinances — limit annual rent increases and protect tenants from displacement.
Fresno does not have a local rent control ordinance. However, the statewide California Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) applies to most residential rental properties in Fresno. AB 1482 caps annual rent increases at 5% plus the local Consumer Price Index (CPI) change, or 10%, whichever is lower. The law applies to buildings 15 or more years old and exempts single-family homes owned by individuals (with proper notice), duplexes where the owner occupies one unit, and properties built within the last 15 years.
AB 1482 took effect January 1, 2020 and was extended through January 1, 2030. Landlords must provide written notice of the exemption if claiming the single-family home exemption. The Fresno area CPI is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Rent increases exceeding the cap are void. Landlords may bank unused rent increases but cannot exceed the annual cap in a single increase. Local housing groups including the Fresno Housing Authority provide tenant rights information.
Rent increases exceeding the AB 1482 cap are void and tenants may recover excess rent paid. Landlords who fail to provide required notices may face penalties. Tenants can file complaints with the California Department of Justice.
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