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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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