Cal. Civ. Code § 1947.13
California Civil Code
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(a) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) of Section 1947.12, upon the expiration of rental restrictions, the following shall apply: (1) The owner of an assisted housing development who demonstrates, under penalty of perjury, compliance with all applicable provisions of Sections 65863.10, 65863.11, and 65863.13 of the Government Code and any other applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation may establish the initial unassisted rental rate for units in the applicable housing development. Any subsequent rent increase in the development shall be subject to Section 1947.12. (2) The owner of a deed-restricted affordable housing unit or an affordable housing unit subject to a regulatory restriction contained in an agreement with a government agency limiting rental rates that is not within an assisted housing development may, subject to any applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation, establish the initial rental rate for the unit upon the expiration of the restriction. Any subsequent rent increase for the unit shall be subject to Section 1947.12. (b) For purposes of this section: (1) “Assisted housing development” has the same meaning as defined in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 65863.10 of the Government Code. (2) “Expiration of rental restrictions” has the same meaning as defined in paragraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 65863.10 of the Government Code. (c) This section shall remain in effect until January 1, 2030, and as of that date is repealed. (d) Any waiver of the rights under this section shall be void as contrary to public policy. (e) This section shall not be construed to preempt any local law.
Cal. Civ. Code § 1947.13 addresses what happens to rent limits when affordable housing restrictions—such as deed restrictions or government regulatory agreements—expire. Under this provision, owners of certain assisted housing developments or deed-restricted affordable units may set a new initial rental rate once those restrictions end, provided they have met all applicable notice and compliance requirements under state and federal law. After that initial rate is set, any further rent increases become subject to California's general rent-increase limits under Section 1947.12. This provision is scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030, and any attempt to waive the rights it creates is void as a matter of public policy.
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Owners of assisted housing developments operating under Cal. Civ. Code § 1947.13 who wish to establish an initial unassisted rental rate upon the expiration of rental restrictions must first demonstrate compliance—under penalty of perjury—with the notice and preservation requirements of Government Code Sections 65863.10, 65863.11, and 65863.13, as well as any other applicable federal, state, or local rules. Owners of deed-restricted affordable units not within an assisted housing development face a similar framework, though the specific procedural requirements may differ. Once the initial rate is established under § 1947.13, all subsequent rent increases are governed by the caps and procedures set out in Section 1947.12, and local rent ordinances are not preempted by this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Cal. Civ. Code § 1947.13 preserves certain rights for tenants living in affordable housing units or assisted housing developments as their rental restrictions near expiration. If a landlord attempts to set a new rental rate without having satisfied the compliance and notice requirements referenced in § 1947.13—including those under Government Code Sections 65863.10, 65863.11, and 65863.13—tenants may have grounds to challenge that rate increase, including raising noncompliance as a defense in an eviction or rent dispute proceeding. Tenants in jurisdictions with a local rent board may also have the option of filing a complaint there, and tenant-rights organizations can help clarify what protections apply given the type of housing involved.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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