Rent Caps & Notices: What Applies in Yorba Linda

Are you wondering how much your rent can go up in Yorba Linda or what notice your landlord has to give? You are not alone. Whether you are renting a condo off Lakeview or managing a single-family home near Savi Ranch, clear rules apply statewide. In this guide, you will learn the rent caps, notice timelines, just-cause rules, and exemptions that matter most in Yorba Linda. Let’s dive in.

Yorba Linda rules at a glance

Yorba Linda does not have its own rent control ordinance. That means California’s statewide rules, including AB 1482 and key Civil Code sections, set the baseline for most rentals here. You can see Yorba Linda is not listed among rent control cities on the state’s resource list from the Department of Real Estate. Review the state DRE list of rent control cities.

What AB 1482 means for your rent

AB 1482 caps most annual rent increases at the lesser of 5% plus the regional CPI or 10%, measured over any 12-month period. The cap resets each year on August 1 based on the April Consumer Price Index for the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim area, which covers Orange County. See a plain-language summary of the AB 1482 rent cap.

• The CPI portion comes from the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim index published by the BLS. Each April figure applies to the next August through July period. Check the BLS Los Angeles area CPI release.
• AB 1482 allows more than one increase in a year as long as the combined total stays at or below the cap. Learn more about how AB 1482 works.
• AB 1482 is a statewide statute and, unless changed by the Legislature, is expected to remain in effect until 2030. Read state guidance on AB 1482 protections.

Required rent increase notices

California sets minimum notice periods for rent increases. The timing depends on the size of the increase, counting all increases in the prior 12 months.

• 30 days’ written notice if the total increase is 10% or less.
• 90 days’ written notice if the total increase is more than 10%.

These timelines come from Civil Code Section 827. See the rent-increase notice law.

Examples:

• If your rent goes from $2,500 to $2,700 in a single increase (8%): at least 30 days’ notice.
• If your rent goes from $2,500 to $2,800 (12%): at least 90 days’ notice.
• If you had a 6% increase in January and a new 4% increase in June, the combined 10% still requires 30 days’ notice.

Just-cause and termination notices

Once you have lawfully lived in a covered unit for 12 months, AB 1482 requires “just cause” for termination. The landlord must state a valid reason and follow the statute’s steps.

• At-fault reasons include things like nonpayment of rent or violating the lease.
• No-fault reasons include owner move-in, substantial remodeling, or withdrawal from the rental market.
• For certain no-fault terminations, the owner must provide relocation assistance equal to one month’s rent or waive the final month’s rent, and the notice must say so. Read Civil Code Section 1946.2 on just cause and relocation.

California also sets general notice lengths to end a month-to-month tenancy without cause: 30 days if you have lived there less than 1 year, 60 days if 1 year or more. AB 1482 overlays this by requiring just cause for covered units and tenants who meet the occupancy requirement. See a consumer overview of California termination timelines.

Are you covered? Common exemptions

Not every home in Yorba Linda is covered by AB 1482. Common exemptions include:

• Homes built within the last 15 years (based on the certificate of occupancy date).
• Deed-restricted affordable housing with recorded regulatory agreements.
• An owner-occupied duplex where the owner has lived in the other unit for the entire tenancy.
• Single-family homes and condominiums that meet both conditions: the owner is not a REIT, corporation, or certain LLCs, and the landlord gave the tenant the exact statutory exemption notice. If the proper exemption notice was not given, the unit is treated as covered. See details on the single-family and condo exemption.

Covered landlords must give tenants a written notice explaining AB 1482 protections. Landlords claiming the single-family or condo exemption must include the specific exemption language in the lease. Review state guidance and sample AB 1482 notices.

Quick coverage check for a Yorba Linda home

Use this simple checklist:

• Ask for the AB 1482 notice or the exact single-family/condo exemption notice in your lease.
• Confirm the property’s age. If it was completed within the last 15 years, it is likely exempt.
• Look for deed restrictions that set rents or tenant rules. Those agreements can change which rules apply.
• If it is a single-family home or condo, confirm the owner’s entity type and whether the exemption notice was given. If not, AB 1482 protections likely apply.
• If anything is unclear, verify dates and documents with the city building department or county recorder, or consult a tenant attorney.

How to handle a notice in Yorba Linda

If you receive a rent increase or termination notice:

1. Read the notice carefully. Look for the effective date, the total percent increase in the last 12 months, and any stated cause for termination.
2. Check the timing. Compare the notice period to the 30-day or 90-day rent increase rule, or the 30-day/60-day termination rule.
3. Confirm coverage. Decide whether AB 1482 applies or an exemption was properly claimed and noticed.
4. For no-fault terminations, look for the required one month’s rent relocation assistance or a last-month rent waiver. See the just-cause statute and remedies.
5. Keep records and ask questions. Request the statutory notice language if it is missing, and consider talking with a local housing attorney if you believe a notice is improper.

If you want a local perspective on your lease, notice timing, or rent strategy, our team is here to help. From tenant placement to full property management, you can count on clear, friendly guidance. Reach out to BAIKHOME for support in English or Korean.

FAQs

Does Yorba Linda have its own rent control rules?

• No. Yorba Linda is not listed among California cities with local rent control, so statewide rules apply for most homes. Check the DRE’s list of rent control cities.

How much can my landlord raise rent in Yorba Linda?

• For covered homes, the cap is the lesser of 5% + regional CPI or 10% in any 12 months, recalculated each year using the April Los Angeles area CPI. See an AB 1482 cap overview and the BLS CPI release for Los Angeles area.

What notice is required for a rent increase in California?

• 30 days for increases that are 10% or less in the prior 12 months, 90 days for increases over 10%. Read Civil Code Section 827.

What relocation assistance is required for a no-fault eviction under AB 1482?

• For covered homes, the owner must pay one month’s rent or waive the last month’s rent, and must state that right in the notice. See Civil Code Section 1946.2.

How do I know if my Yorba Linda home is exempt from AB 1482?

• Check the home’s age, any affordability covenants, owner occupancy in a duplex, and whether a single-family or condo exemption notice was included in your lease. Review exemption conditions.

Do 30- or 60-day no-cause notices still apply?

• The statewide default is 30 days if you have lived there less than 1 year and 60 days if 1 year or more. For covered homes, AB 1482 also requires a valid just cause after 12 months. See California’s general timelines and AB 1482 just-cause rules.