Let's say your home has an appraised value of $250,000, and you enter into a contract with one of the home equity agreement companies on the market. They agree to provide a lump sum of $25,000 in exchange for 10% of your home's appreciation. If you sell the house for $250,000, the HEA company is entitled to $25,000.
AB 1482, also known as the Tenant Protection Act of 2019, was enacted to provide rent increase limitations and eviction protections for tenants in California. Specifically, it caps annual rent increases at 5% plus the local CPI, or 10%, whichever is lower.
Allowable Rent Increase Under the Ordinance Under the Apartment Rent Ordinance, the maximum allowable rent increase is one 5% increase in a 12-month period.
On June 4, 2024, the Board of Supervisors passed a motion to extend the temporary cap on rent increases of 4% effective through December 31, 2024, for fully covered rental units.
San Jose's Rent Stabilization Program requires landlords to provide tenants with a 30-day written notice for rent increases. They cannot exceed the 5% annual increase limit. This ensures predictability for renters and discourages sudden rent hikes.