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6820 Indiana Ave STE 110, Riverside, CA 92506
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Can You Legally Raise Rent in Riverside, California?
This question has a lot of what-ifs, but let's start with the basics. California enacted the Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) in 2020, limiting annual rent increases to 5 percent PLUS the local Consumer Price Index (CPI), or 10% total, whichever is lower. For the period of August 2025 to July 2026, the CPI factor is 2.5 percent for Riverside and San Bernardino counties. That would cap the rent increases in those counties to 7.5 percent annually. Now, let's talk about the exceptions to the rule. If your property is any of the following: A single-family home or condo not owned in title by a corporation, a real estate investment trust (REIT), or an LLC with a corporate member; A single-family home or condo built within the last 15 years; A duplex in which the property owner lives in one unit and leases the other... Then the property is likely eligible to be exempt from the TPA rent cap. However, the property owner must also disclose in writing to the residents of the property that the home is exempt... Or the exemption cannot be claimed. If the home is exempt and that exemption has been disclosed to the renters, there is no limit on the rent increase. (Check with your legal advisers for specific guidance on your property. The penalties for not following the guidelines, or not knowing the law, is severe.)
How Much Notice Do You Need to Give a Resident to Move Out in California?
If your residents are on a lease, you cannot terminate their tenancy before the lease ends, unless they breach the agreement, or the property becomes uninhabitable for some reason. (Check with your legal adviser for specific advice on your situation.) But if your home is lease on a month-to-month tenancy, here are the general guidelines in California (when just-cause eviction laws don't apply): 30-day written notice if your resident has lived there less than 12 months; 60-day written notice if your resident has lived there 12 months or longer; 90-day written notice if your resident receives government housing assistance (Section 8, etc.). Now, let's throw in a wrinkle. If your property is covered by the Tenant Protection Act, which was enacted in 2020, the rules change. If your property is any of the following: A duplex not occupied by the owner; A property with three or more units; A property owned by a corporation, a real estate investment trust (REIT), or an LLC with a corporate member; A property built more than 15 years ago... The legally valid reasons to terminate a tenancy are restricted to just the following: "At-Fault" reasons such as non-payment of rent or lease violations; "No-Fault" reasons including: Removing the property from the rental market; Substantial renovations, requiring city permits, that would take at least 30 days work and during which the home could not be occupied; Property owner, or an immediate family member, is moving in to the property. For "no-fault" evictions, the owner must provide relocation assistance equal to one month's rent or waive the final month's rent.
Who Pays for Repairs in California Rentals?
In California, it depends first on what's in the rental agreement. But typically, it boils down to regular wear and tear vs. misuse. If someone throws a baseball through a window, you might reasonably charge the tenant for the repair. But if an earthquake rolled through and cracked the same window, it's unlikely you could blame the occupant for that damage. "Wear and Tear" usually refers to the natural deterioration of things from normal use over time. The alternative might be damage because of an accident, negligence, or just plain misuse. Typical Owner Expenses (Wear and Tear): Air conditioning breaks down after years of service; Water heater starts leaking; Roof leaks; Plumbing valve under a sink starts leaking; Dishwasher pump dies after 10 years; Normal travel paths in carpet over time. Common Resident Expenses (Misuse/Damage): Holes in walls larger than a tack hole; Burns, stains, or tears in carpet from accidents (as long as carpet is less than 10 years old); Broken windows from impacts; Clogged drains from inappropriate items; Pet damage to any surfaces. (Check with your legal adviser for specific advice on your situation.)