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How to Challenge a Rent Increase Above 10% Under California’s Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) in Los Angeles County

How to Challenge a Rent Increase Above 10% Under California’s Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) in Los Angeles County

California Housing Law /

A rent increase above 10% in Los Angeles County is often unlawful for many AB 1482–covered rentals because California’s Tenant Protection Act generally caps annual increases at 5% + local CPI, up to a maximum of 10%. In practice, a landlord raising rent more than that may violate state law unless the unit is exempt […]

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How to Sue a Landlord in Small Claims Court — Without Hiring a Lawyer

Landlord-Tenant Disputes, Legal Guides, Personal Finance & Consumer Protection, Small Claims Court, Tenant Rights /

You can sue your landlord in small claims court without a lawyer, usually for disputes up to your state’s small-claims limit (often $5,000–$10,000). Small claims is designed for faster, lower-cost cases like unpaid security deposits, illegal fees, or repairs your landlord failed to make. This article explains eligibility and deadlines, what evidence to gather, how

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