The Challenge
In 2019, California enacted the Tenant Protection Act, which provides protections for renters across the state. However, many local governments have their own tenant protection laws, which can sometimes supersede the state regulations. This created confusion for renters trying to determine whether they are covered by local or state laws, and what the specific terms and limits are. As a team, we collaborated on ways to help users navigate this complex landscape and empower them to take action against illegal rent hikes.
Role: Product Designer
Team: Carmen Tang, Kyle Peacock, Tom Croucher
The Outcome
This project had two key outcomes. The first was an eligibility quiz designed to help renters determine whether they qualify for state, local, or both types of rent protections. The second was a rent comparison calculator, where renters could input their previous and current rent amounts to see if any changes exceeded legal limits. View the live site here.
Eligibility Quiz
Rent Calculator