Los Angeles, California · Updated April 2026
Rent increase rules in Los Angeles
LA's Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) covers most pre-October 1978 buildings. Annual increase is CPI-based, typically 3–4%; in 2024–25 the cap was 4%. Non-RSO units fall under California AB 1482 (5% + CPI, max 10%).
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State rules that apply in Los Angeles
AB 1482 caps annual increases at 5% + local CPI, with a 10% maximum, for most units 15+ years old. Local rent control (LA, SF, Berkeley, Oakland) may impose stricter caps. Required notice: 30 days.
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Cal. Civ. Code §1947.12 (AB 1482)
Educational information, not legal advice. Consult a local attorney or tenant-rights organization for your specific situation.