Statewide Rent Control and it's Effect on You

Update on California’s State Rent Control Laws

Patti Widget Joins Us to Give an Update on the CA Tenant Protection Act (A.B. 1482)

Date / Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Noon), on Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Cost: FREE to all AAGLA members

How to Attend: Logged in Users Can Register Using the “Register Now” Button.

The Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (“TPA”), also known as Assembly Bill 1482, is the state law that imposes both Rent Control and Just Cause Eviction protections absent a local ordinance that provides these protections. The TPA imposes annual limitations on rent increases, the payment of relocation fees, and just-cause eviction rules for rental properties covered under it.

The TPA is generally applicable to most multifamily rental properties constructed more than fifteen years ago with few exceptions for duplexes where the owner is one of the occupants. In certain circumstances, the TPA applies to single-family residences owned by corporate owners or in cases where owners FAIL to inform renters their single-family property is NOT subject to the TPA.

During 2013, the Legislature also passed Senate Bill 567, which imposes even greater restrictions on so-called, “no-fault” evictions for owner move-in, substantial remodel, or removal of a property from the rental market. Since then, further restrictions have been imposed on security deposits, habitability requirements and more.

Our leading multifamily industry expert and AAGLA Operational Advisor, Patti Widget, joins us for another amazing presentation that will help YOU to better survive. During this webinar, Patti will help explain this “layer” of regulation imposed by the TPA and help you to understand how it “fits in” between local ordinances and exempt rental properties. She will also update you on the many changes made to the TPA by our state legislature.

Please, join us for what will most certainly be an informative online seminar via ZOOM.

Details

During the webinar, we will also cover the following:

• Which rental properties are covered under the TPA? How much can YOU increase rent this year?
• What’s changed since passage of the TPA? Can you still move into your own property and how much will this cost? Under what conditions can you substantially remodel your property?
• How are tenants being protected from “no fault” evictions for owner move-in or substantial remodel? How much do YOU have to pay in relocation fees to get them out?
• How can YOU evict your tenant for cause…learn your options and develop your strategy.
• What? Are ovens and refrigerators now required to meet habitability standards?
• What are the new requirements for security deposits? One or two months? And, what about taking deductions for damages – how many photographs do you need and when?
• And wait…there’s always so much more. YOUR questions will help lead the discussion. ASK Patti anything – she will address your questions for one full hour!

This will be a live, interactive, online learning session. Live Q&A will take place throughout the online seminar. Please join us for what will surely be an extremely informative and entertaining presentation by Patti Widget. Please log in to register on our website at www.aagla.org. If you have any questions, please contact Events Manager, Diana Alcaraz, via email at diana@aagla.org. We look forward to seeing you. Please stay diligent and be healthy!

WARNING:  the information provided during this webinar is for general information purposes only. Absolutely no legal or tax advice is being given during this webinar. Bear in mind that every situation is unique, and the laws, rules and regulations are subject to change at any time. So, before acting, be sure to obtain tax and/or legal advice from your licensed professional.

Seminar Leader: 

Patti Widget, Property Management Expert, Widget’s Way 

Patti “Widget” has nearly 25 years of experience as a regional property manager. Patti teaches a wide range of classes on property management topics; she is a keynote speaker on property management and housing issues and has published numerous articles for apartment associations. Patti is a repeat guest speaker at UCLA. She also holds various certifications in the industry related to her field, such as a CA licensed Real Estate Broker, CCRM, lead based paint certified renovator from the EPA, Fair Housing and more. During 2025, Patti began working for the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles as an operational advisor – you can reach her at widget@aagla.org or (213) 384-4131.

Moderator:

Daniel Yukelson, AAGLA Executive Director

Daniel Yukelson is the Executive Director of the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles (AAGLA). As Certified Public Accountant, Yukelson began his career at Ernst & Young, the global accounting firm, and had served in senior financial roles principally as Chief Financial Officer for various public, private and start-up companies. Prior to joining AAGLA, he served as the Chief Financial Officer for Oasis West Realty, the owner of the Beverly Hilton Hotel and Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills where he was involved in the planning, construction and opening of the Waldorf Astoria. Prior to that, he was the Chief Financial Officer for 15-years of Premiere Radio Networks, the largest U.S. radio network. Yukelson also served as a Planning Commissioner for 6 years in the City of Beverly Hills.

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