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In California, rent increases are governed by state laws designed to protect tenants while allowing landlords to adjust for inflation and market conditions. Under the California Tenant Protection Act ...

The debate over renting vs. owning has long posed a challenge for households in California. Arguments have morphed in recent years as home prices and mortgage rates soared beyond the increasing rents.