Cal. Civ. Code § 1954.50
California Civil Code
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act.
Cal. Civ. Code § 1954.50 establishes the official name of a chapter of California law known as the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act. This naming provision serves as the formal title for the broader set of rules that follow in the same chapter, which govern the scope of local rent control authority across California. The section itself does not impose requirements or grant rights on its own, but it anchors the legal identity of the entire Act.
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Cal. Civ. Code § 1954.50 is the title provision of the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, the state law that sets boundaries on how far local rent control ordinances can reach. Property owners and managers operating in California cities with rent stabilization programs generally familiarize themselves with the Act as a whole, since its subsequent sections define which units may be subject to local rent caps and which are exempt. Knowing the Act's formal name helps operators correctly identify the governing framework when reviewing local ordinances or related guidance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Cal. Civ. Code § 1954.50 gives the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act its official name, making it easier to identify the state-level law that shapes what local rent control programs can and cannot cover. Tenants living in cities with rent stabilization ordinances may find that their rights under local rules are affected by the broader provisions of this Act. Tenant-rights organizations and local rent boards can help renters understand how the Costa-Hawkins framework interacts with protections available in their specific city or county.
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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