City Rent Control
Los Angeles Rent Increase Limits 2026
Maximum allowable rent increase: 3%. Fixed annual rate set by governing body.
Current Rent Increase Limit
Maximum Annual Increase
3%
Fixed annual rate set by governing body
Effective Period
July 1, 2025
through June 30, 2027
Rent may only be increased once every 1 year(s).
Exemption Rules
Building Age Cutoff
Before 1978
Buildings built on or after this year may be exempt from local rent control. AB 1482 uses a rolling 15-year exemption.
Property Type Exemptions
Single-family homesExempt
CondominiumsCovered
Notice & Compliance Requirements
Notice Period
30 Days
Written notice required before a rent increase takes effect.
Registration
Registration requiredRequired
Registration fee$38.75/unit
Notice form requiredYes
Just Cause Eviction
RequiredRelocation Assistance
Required$10,650
Rent Banking
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Check Your PropertyOfficial Sources
All data on this page is sourced from official government websites. RentRight verifies each value against the original source document.
Los Angeles Just Cause Ordinance and Small Landlord Exemptions
https://housing.lacity.gov/residents/just-cause-for-eviction-ordinance-jcoLos Angeles JCO Annual Fee Exemptions Page
https://housing.lacity.gov/rental-property-owners/annual-temporary-exemptionsLos Angeles RSO Rate Bulletin 2025-2026
https://housing.lacity.gov/residents/rso-overview/calculating-rent-surchargesLA City Luxury Housing Units - Threshold Type
https://housing.lacity.org/rental-property-owners/luxury-housing-unitsLA City Protections Notice - Required Languages
https://housing.lacity.org/protectionsnoticeLos Angeles Calculating Rent and Surcharges Page
https://housing.lacity.gov/rental-property-owners/calculating-rent-surchargesLos Angeles Housing Department Homepage - Rent Increase Rules
https://housing.lacity.gov/City of Los Angeles Cost Recovery and Rent Adjustment Overview
https://housing.lacity.gov/rental-property-owners/overview-of-cost-recovery-and-rent-adjustmentLos Angeles Removal From Rental Market Property Owner Page
https://housing.lacity.gov/rental-property-owners/removal-from-rental-market-property-ownerLos Angeles Mobile Home Parks Page
https://housing.lacity.gov/residents/mobile-home-parksBureau of Labor Statistics – CPI-U Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim (All Items)
https://api.bls.gov/publicAPI/v2/timeseries/data/CUURS49ASA0LA City RSO 2026+ (CPI-Based Formula)
https://housing.lacity.gov/rso-rent-increase-calculatorCity of Los Angeles Billing Fee Schedule Page
https://housing.lacity.gov/rental-property-owners/billing-fee-scheduleLA RSO 3% Annual Rate (2025-2026 Fiscal Year)
https://housing.lacity.gov/rental-property-ownersCity of Los Angeles – Renter Protections (RSO & JCO)
https://housing.lacity.gov/protectionsnoticeLos Angeles LAHD Tenant Buyout Notification Program
https://housing.lacity.gov/rental-property-owners/tenant-buyout-notification-programAzibo - Los Angeles Rent Control Laws Guide
https://www.azibo.com/blog/los-angeles-rent-control-lawsLA City Seismic Retrofit Work Program
https://housing.lacity.gov/rental-property-owners/the-seismic-retrofit-work-programLA City RSO Coverage - Building Age and Exemptions
https://housing.lacity.gov/residents/what-is-covered-under-the-rsoLos Angeles Renter Protections Page
https://housing.lacity.gov/renter-protections-2Los Angeles Landlord Occupancy Eviction Rules
https://housing.lacity.gov/rental-property-owners/landlord-occupancy-ownersCity of Los Angeles RSO No-Fault Evictions Page
https://housing.lacity.gov/rental-property-owners/rso-units-no-fault-evictionsLA City JCO Page - AB 1482 and Eviction Rules
https://housing.lacity.gov/residents/just-cause-for-eviction-ordinance-jcoShield CRE - LA RSO Committee Vote on Rent Banking
https://www.shieldcre.com/blog/interestratenews-september2025-j4rpwLA City RSO Overview - Registration and Vacancy
https://housing.lacity.gov/residents/rso-overviewCity of Los Angeles RSO Rental Property Owners Guide - Registration Requirements
https://housing.lacity.gov/rental-property-owners/owning-a-rent-stabilized-propertyLos Angeles LAHD Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance Page
https://housing.lacity.gov/residents/tenant-anti-harassmentLos Angeles Housing Department RSO Overview
https://housing.lacity.gov/residents/rso-overviewCity of Los Angeles REAP Program - Habitability Rent Reductions
https://housing.lacity.gov/residents/what-is-reap-rentersCity of Los Angeles - Relocation Assistance Bulletin
https://housing.lacity.gov/rental-property-owners/relocation-assistance-informationCity of Los Angeles – Rent Registry Requirements (RSO Registration Bulletin)
https://housing.lacity.gov/rental-property-owners/rent-registryLA City Capital Improvement Program
https://housing.lacity.gov/rental-property-owners/capital-improvement-programLos Angeles Capital Improvement Cost Recovery Rules
https://housing.lacity.gov/rental-property-owners/cost-recovery-programsLos Angeles AB 1482 State Rent Control
https://housing.lacity.gov/residents/ab-1482California Civil Code Section 827 - Rent Increase Notice Service Methods
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=827.&lawCode=CIVLA City Accessory Dwelling Unit FAQ Page
https://housing.lacity.gov/rental-property-owners/accessory-dwelling-unitLA City Renter Protections - Policy Fields
https://housing.lacity.gov/renter-protections-2City of Los Angeles – Annual Allowable Rent Increase Bulletin (2025-26)
https://housing.lacity.gov/residents/rso-overviewLos Angeles Removal From Rental Market - Eviction Notice Requirements
https://housing.lacity.gov/residents/removal-from-rental-market-rentersCity of Los Angeles - Relocation Assistance and Tenant Protections
https://housing.lacity.gov/rental-property-owners/relocation-assistance-informationLos Angeles Seismic Retrofit Work Program
https://housing.lacity.gov/rental-property-owners/the-seismic-retrofit-work-programLA City Tenant Buyout Program
https://housing.lacity.gov/rental-property-owners/tenant-buyout-notification-programLos Angeles Luxury Housing Exemption Rules
https://housing.lacity.gov/rental-property-owners/luxury-housing-unitsRelated Jurisdictions
Parent Jurisdictions
Los Angeles is located within Los Angeles County > California. Properties may be subject to rules from parent jurisdictions where local ordinances don't cover a specific area.
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Legal Disclaimer
This page provides general information about rent control in Los Angeles. Rent control regulations are complex, vary by property, and change periodically. This information does not constitute legal advice. Always verify requirements with your local rent board and consult with a qualified attorney before making rental decisions.