City of Los Angeles has a local rent-stabilization ordinance listed on the Attorney General’s chart (L.A. Mun. Code §§ 151.00 et seq.). Check it before you raise rent: it can be stricter than the statewide cap and has its own exemptions. Check your local rent rules and the city’s ordinance before you raise rent or serve a notice.
Does City of Los Angeles have rent control?
Yes. The Attorney General’s chart lists City of Los Angeles.
| Ordinance | How the cap works (AG summary) | Figure the AG lists |
|---|---|---|
| City of Los AngelesL.A. Mun. Code §§ 151.00 et seq. | Units with a certificate of occupancy before 10/1/78. One increase per 12 months of 100% of the CPI change, up to 8%; if CPI is under 3%, up to 3%. The AG notes that as of February 2026, landlords who provide gas and electric utilities may no longer increase the rent further for them. LAHD publishes a rent increase calculator. | 3%7/1/26 – 6/30/27 |
Source: California Attorney General, Limits on Rent Increases, read Nov 13, 2026. The chart is informational. A local cap applies instead of the statewide cap when it is lower; many local ordinances exempt newer buildings or most single-family homes and condos.
What are the Rent Stabilization Ordinance rules in Los Angeles?
The AG’s row above covers the RSO annual increase. Two details from the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD):
- Additional tenants. The RSO allows a 10% rent increase when an additional tenant joins the tenancy, but starting February 2, 2026 no increase is permitted when an additional dependent is added. The 10% still applies to a non-dependent added tenant. The landlord must give notice of the increase within 60 days of learning of the additional tenant, and may raise the rent only after the person has lived there 30 days (LAHD bulletin).
- Notice. LAHD’s bulletin says landlords must give 30 days’ written notice for rent increases under 10% and 90 days if the increase is more than 10% in 12 months (RAC 310.03). LAHD’s phone line is (866) 557-7368 (RENT).
Does the City of Los Angeles have its own emergency rent cap?
Yes. LAMC § 47.12 prohibits rent increases above 10% after a declared emergency. The City Attorney’s public report of August 28, 2026 says the statewide price-gouging protections for Los Angeles County had expired but the City’s local emergency declaration remained in effect, so the City’s protections continue inside the City (City Attorney report). Our tracker lists the City order separately from the county-wide state order for Tropical Storm Rachel.
Is there an emergency rent cap in City of Los Angeles right now?
The Governor’s Tropical Storm Rachel emergency (proclaimed Oct. 15, 2026) limits rent increases in Los Angeles County to 10% under Penal Code § 396 through Nov. 14, 2026, unless extended. It covers rental housing with an initial lease term of one year or less, including month-to-month tenancies (Cal OES price-gouging page). As of Nov 13, 2026, no extension had been announced. Check the emergency order tracker for the current status.
Where do I find City of Los Angeles’s official pages?
- Los Angeles County: courts, housing agencies, assessor
- Los Angeles County utilities
- Rent increase wizard · Notice date calculator
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum rent increase in City of Los Angeles?
City of Los Angeles has a local cap on the Attorney General’s chart (L.A. Mun. Code §§ 151.00 et seq.); the AG lists “3%” for “7/1/26 – 6/30/27”. Use the lower of the local cap and the statewide cap, and check the exemptions in the ordinance.
Do I need just cause to end a tenancy in City of Los Angeles?
For most tenancies of 12 months or more (or 24 months if all adult tenants have been there less than 12), state law requires a stated just cause (Civ. Code § 1946.2). Check whether the city adds its own rules.
Is there an emergency rent cap in City of Los Angeles now?
Possibly. Emergency price-gouging orders are county- or city-wide and change quickly. See the tracker.
Sources
- LAHD bulletin: additional tenants
- City Attorney of Los Angeles: public report on price gouging (Aug. 28, 2026)
- California Attorney General: Limits on Rent Increases (local chart)
- California Courts Self-Help: landlord eviction information
Local ordinances change often and this page may be out of date. Check the linked official sources, your city and, for decisions that matter, a qualified California attorney. Read the disclaimer.