California housing & tenant law
California housing & tenant laws, explained
Rent control, eviction protections and ADU rules in California come from a stack of overlapping state laws and local ordinances. These guides explain each one in plain English — then ask GoCodebook how they apply to a specific property.
California Rent Control
How rent control works in California — statewide caps, local ordinances, and what's exempt.
Learn moreAB 1482 — Tenant Protection Act of 2019
Statewide rent caps and just-cause eviction protections for most California rentals.
Learn moreCosta-Hawkins Rental Housing Act
The state law that limits local rent control on newer units and vacant apartments.
Learn moreEllis Act
The law letting landlords exit the rental business and withdraw units from the market.
Learn moreSB 567 — Homelessness Prevention Act
The 2024 amendments that tightened AB 1482's just-cause and rent-cap rules.
Learn moreJust Cause Eviction (Civil Code § 1946.2)
When a landlord must have a valid reason to end a tenancy in California.
Learn moreStatewide Rent Cap (Civil Code § 1947.12)
How much rent can legally increase each year under California's statewide cap.
Learn moreCalifornia ADU Laws
State ADU and JADU rules that override many local restrictions on accessory dwelling units.
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