AB 1308: 90 days' notice before a big rent hike
More time isn't a rent freeze. But it's the difference between a scramble and a plan.
AB 1308 would require landlords to give 90 days' notice before a larger rent increase, instead of the 30 days that covers most hikes today. The exact threshold that triggers the longer notice is in the bill text — read it before you quote a number.
Here's why the number matters. Under current law, a tenant can get a double-digit increase with 30 days to either find that money or find a new place. In a tight market, 30 days is not enough time to do either well. Ninety days is. The bill doesn't cap the increase; it caps the surprise.
Who this touches: renters in buildings not already covered by stricter local rules, and the small landlords who'll need to plan increases a quarter ahead. It is still a bill, not a law — it has to clear committee, both floors, and the Governor. Track its status before you rely on it.