The San Diego AB 1482 rent cap is 8.2% for increases effective August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027. The formula, the notice rules, and the exemption owners miss.
AB 12 caps California security deposits at one month's rent. What San Diego landlords can and can't do in 2026, plus the small-landlord exception and 21-day return rule.
What property managers actually charge in San Diego — monthly rates, leasing and renewal fees, and how to read the all-in cost. A transparent 2026 breakdown.