The Rent Increase That Wasn’t Legal

California’s statewide rent cap (AB 1482) limits increases to 5% plus CPI, max 10%, for covered units — and requires specific notice language. Landlords issue over-cap increases constantly, betting tenants don’t know the cap exists. Excess rent paid is recoverable.

Check every increase against the formula before you pay it.

Don’t pay a lawyer to find out what your rights are. Go to JusticePrompt.com and get the free kit. No credit card. No upsell. Just the documents and the law.

California’s statewide rent cap (AB 1482) limits increases to 5% plus CPI, max 10%, for covered units — and requires specific notice language. Landlords issue over-cap increases constantly, betting tenants don’t know the cap exists. Excess rent paid is recoverable.

Check every increase against the formula before you pay it.

Don’t pay a lawyer to find out what your rights are. Go to JusticePrompt.com and get the free kit. No credit card. No upsell. Just the documents and the law.

California’s statewide rent cap (AB 1482) limits increases to 5% plus CPI, max 10%, for covered units — and requires specific notice language. Landlords issue over-cap increases constantly, betting tenants don’t know the cap exists. Excess rent paid is recoverable.

Check every increase against the formula before you pay it.

Don’t pay a lawyer to find out what your rights are. Go to JusticePrompt.com and get the free kit. No credit card. No upsell. Just the documents and the law.

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