Rent Increase Cpi Calculator California

California AB 1482 Rent Increase Formula:

\[ \text{Rent Increase} = \min(\text{CPI} + 5\%, 10\%) \times \text{Current Rent} \]

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1. What is the California Rent Increase Calculator?

This calculator determines the maximum allowable rent increase under California's AB 1482 Tenant Protection Act, which caps annual rent increases at 5% + CPI (Consumer Price Index), with a maximum cap of 10%.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the AB 1482 formula:

\[ \text{Rent Increase} = \min(\text{CPI} + 5\%, 10\%) \times \text{Current Rent} \]

Where:

\( CPI \) — Consumer Price Index percentage (local CPI for your area)
\( Current Rent \) — The tenant's current monthly rent amount
5% — The fixed percentage allowed under AB 1482
10% — The maximum allowed increase under any circumstances

Explanation: The formula calculates the lesser of (CPI + 5%) or 10%, then applies that percentage to the current rent.

3. Understanding AB 1482 Rent Control

Details: AB 1482, effective January 1, 2020, establishes statewide rent control for many residential properties in California. It limits annual rent increases to no more than 5% plus the percentage change in the cost of living (CPI), with a maximum increase of 10%.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the current CPI percentage for your area (available from government sources) and your current monthly rent. The calculator will show the maximum allowable increase and new rent amount under AB 1482.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Does AB 1482 apply to all rental properties?
A: No, there are exemptions including single-family homes (unless owned by corporations/REITs), duplexes where owner occupies one unit, and housing built within the last 15 years.

Q2: How often can rent be increased under AB 1482?
A: Landlords can only increase rent once every 12 months under AB 1482.

Q3: Which CPI index should I use?
A: Use the CPI for your specific metropolitan area or region in California, as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Q4: Can local rent control laws be stricter?
A: Yes, local ordinances with stricter rent control remain in effect. AB 1482 sets a statewide minimum standard.

Q5: What if my rent was already below market rate?
A: AB 1482 doesn't guarantee "market rate" rent - it only limits how much rent can be increased each year from the current amount.