AB 1482

⚠️ The property is assumed to be covered by AB 1482 protections — including:

1. Just cause eviction rules

2. Rent increase limits (5% + CPI, max 10%)

3. Relocation assistance (in some no-fault cases)

🔍 California Law Requires Notice of Exemption (Civil Code §1946.2(f))

If a rental unit claims to be exempt from AB 1482 (for example, a:

• Single-family home not owned by a corporation,

• New construction within the last 15 years,

• Owner-occupied duplex),

Then the landlord must provide written notice of exemption, either:

• In the lease agreement, or

• In a separate written disclosure.

If this was not done, the property defaults to being protected under AB 1482.

🧾 What this Means for the Landlord/Buyer:

• You must follow AB 1482 rules, including “just cause” for eviction, even if you believe the unit is exempt.

• An owner move-in eviction is still allowed under AB 1482, but only if:

  • You serve proper notice

  • Provide all required disclosures

  • Follow due process

✅ What You Can Do Now:

If you’re the new owner and the tenant was never served the exemption notice, you have two legal options:

1. Treat the unit as AB 1482-covered

Follow “just cause” rules and serve a 60-day owner move-in notice, with:

• Declaration of good-faith intent to occupy

• Identity of who’s moving in

• Proof of relationship (if applicable)

• Timeline for move-in and 12-month occupancy

2. Serve the AB 1482 exemption notice now (if still allowed)

If the unit qualifies for exemption, you may serve the required notice now — but courts may still hold you to AB 1482 rules retroactively for current tenancies.

🛑 Key Risk:

Evicting a tenant without honoring AB 1482 may result in:

• Eviction being denied in court

• Tenant lawsuits for wrongful eviction

• Penalties and attorney’s fees