Precedence - State or County Rent Control Law?

[Diane Tycangco]

Hello guys! In August 2019, Sacramento county enacted a rent control law and now there is state law AB1482 that just passed the California Assembly and is currently waiting for the governor's signature. Which one am I supposed to follow? According to state law, a single family home that is not owner occupied is subject to rent control of 5%+CPI with a max of 10%. While county law says that single family homes are not included in rent control and the rent control rate is 6%+CPI yearly. In addition, subsidized housing is not subject to rent control according to the county, but I think in AB1482, it is also subject to rent control. This is confusing and horrible for landlords. Thanks!