California
Property Management Software for California Landlords
California has the most complex landlord-tenant laws in the country. AB 1482 rent caps, local rent control ordinances, security deposit rules, and required disclosures vary by city. LeaseBase tracks compliance for your specific jurisdiction — so you stay legal without becoming a lawyer.
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Why California Landlords Need a System
California landlords face a regulatory environment that no other state matches. The statewide AB 1482 Tenant Protection Act caps rent increases at 5% plus CPI (or 10%, whichever is lower) and requires just cause for eviction. But that’s just the baseline — cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Berkeley, Santa Monica, and Oakland layer additional local rent control ordinances on top.
Security deposit rules changed with AB 2801. Required disclosures depend on your property type, location, and tenant count. Notice periods differ based on tenancy length. Miss a deadline or exceed a rent cap, and you face penalties that can cost more than a year’s rent.
LeaseBase was built in Sacramento by a California landlord who lives this complexity every day. Our compliance engine tracks the specific rules for your property’s jurisdiction, calculates your maximum allowable rent increase, and alerts you before deadlines pass.
Available Across California
Local rental market data, city-specific compliance tracking, and neighborhood-level rent comps for landlords in these California cities.
Sacramento
Capital Region · AB 1482 statewide cap · Avg rent ~$1,815/mo
Los Angeles
RSO rent stabilization + AB 1482 · Complex dual-layer rules
San Francisco
SF Rent Board + AB 1482 · Strictest rent control in CA
San Diego
AB 1482 statewide cap · Strong military housing demand
Oakland
Oakland Rent Adjustment Program + AB 1482 · East Bay
San Jose
Apartment Rent Ordinance + AB 1482 · Silicon Valley
Berkeley
Rent Stabilization Board + AB 1482 · East Bay
Santa Monica
Rent Control Board + AB 1482 · LA Westside
Long Beach
Tenant Protection Ordinance + AB 1482 · South LA County
Pasadena
Tenant Protection Ordinance + AB 1482 · San Gabriel Valley
Mountain View
CSFRA rent stabilization + AB 1482 · Silicon Valley
Fresno
AB 1482 statewide cap · Central Valley
Bakersfield
AB 1482 statewide cap · Southern Central Valley
Riverside
AB 1482 statewide cap · Inland Empire
Stockton
AB 1482 statewide cap · Northern Central Valley
Santa Ana
AB 1482 statewide cap · Orange County
Irvine
AB 1482 statewide cap · South Orange County
Glendale
AB 1482 statewide cap · Los Angeles County
Sunnyvale
AB 1482 statewide cap · Silicon Valley
Walnut Creek
AB 1482 statewide cap · Contra Costa County / East Bay
California Compliance Guides
California landlord-tenant law changes every year. These guides break down the rules that affect your rentals — written for self-managing landlords, not attorneys. Compare all 50 states →
2026 CA Law Changes
Every new California landlord-tenant law for 2026 and what it means for your rentals.
See what changed →Security Deposit Laws
New one-month limit, 21-day return rule, and itemized deduction requirements for 2026.
Read the guide →Rent Increase Notice Rules
30-day vs 90-day notice, AB 1482 caps, local overlay rules, and required notice language.
Read the rules →Repairs & Maintenance Laws
Habitability standards, response timelines, tenant remedies, and mold disclosure rules.
Know your duties →Tenant Screening Laws
AB 2559 compliance, criminal history restrictions, fee limits, and adverse action rules.
Screen legally →Eviction Process Guide
Notice types, timelines, just cause requirements, and common mistakes that get cases dismissed.
Learn the process →Tax Deductions for Landlords
Depreciation, repairs vs improvements, pass-through deduction, and record-keeping tips.
Maximize deductions →Complete AB 1482 Guide
Exemptions, CPI regions, notice requirements, and enforcement penalties explained.
Read the guide →All Compliance Guides
Complete library of California landlord compliance guides and checklists.
Browse all guides →LeaseBase handles compliance, rent collection, and maintenance in one place.
Try Free →City Rent Control Calculators
These California cities impose their own rent caps — often far below the statewide AB 1482 limit. Use our free calculators to find your actual maximum increase.
3.0%
Los Angeles (LARSO)
~650,000 units covered
Calculate your cap →1.7%
San Francisco
60% of CPI formula
Calculate your cap →0.8%
Oakland
Lowest cap in California
Calculate your cap →1.0%
Berkeley
$19,413 relocation assistance
Calculate your cap →5.0%
San Jose
Fixed cap, 3+ units pre-1979
Calculate your cap →~8.5%
AB 1482 Statewide
All other CA cities
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Don’t see your city?
LeaseBase works for landlords across all of California. Our compliance engine tracks AB 1482 statewide rules and any local ordinances that apply to your property’s address.
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