Rent control rules in San Marcos, CA β also known as rent stabilization or rent cap ordinances β limit annual rent increases and protect tenants from displacement.
San Marcos has no local rent control ordinance. Qualifying rental properties are covered by California's Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482), which caps annual rent increases at 5% plus CPI or 10%, whichever is less.
San Marcos does not have a local rent control ordinance. Qualifying rental properties are subject to the California Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482, Civil Code 1946.2 and 1947.12), which caps annual rent increases at 5% plus the local Consumer Price Index (CPI) change, or 10%, whichever is less. AB 1482 applies to most residential rental properties that are 15+ years old. Exempt properties include: single-family homes not owned by corporations or REITs (with proper notice), owner-occupied duplexes, housing built within the last 15 years, and units subject to existing local rent stabilization. Landlords must provide written notice of exemption per Civil Code 1947.12(d). Rent increases require 30 days' written notice for increases of 10% or less, or 90 days' notice for increases over 10%. The San Diego County CPI (published by BLS) applies for calculating the local adjustment.
Tenants may file civil actions for rent overcharges. Landlords must refund excess rent collected above the AB 1482 cap plus potential penalties.
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