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California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Summary

Establishes statewide rent caps and requires 'just cause' for evictions for most residential tenants.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Rent increases are limited to 5% plus the local cost of living increase annually.
  • 02.
    Landlords must provide a valid reason to terminate a lease for tenants who have lived there for 12+ months.
  • 03.
    Tenants may be entitled to relocation assistance for 'no-fault' evictions.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Court-ordered rent freezes or reductions.
  • 02.
    Payment of tenant relocation costs.
  • 03.
    Civil liability for triple damages for certain willful violations.

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