L.A. County Code ch. 8.52
LA County Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protections Ordinance (RSTPO)
Unincorporated LA County's Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protections Ordinance limits yearly increases for older buildings with two or more units.
Caps by period
The cap that applies is the one in effect on the date the increase takes effect, not the date you serve the notice.
| Increases taking effect | Cap | How it's set |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 | 1.919% Small Property Landlord: 2.919% Luxury Unit: 3.919% | 60% of CPI change, max 3%; small property landlord +1% (max 4%); luxury unit +2% (max 5%). Published: 1.919% / 2.919% / 3.919%. |
Who's covered
Fully covered: unincorporated LA County, CofO on/before Feb 1, 1995, residential unit on a property with 2+ units (plus mobilehomes rented by owner). SFH/condos are partially covered (eviction protections only).
Check coverage by address in the LA County Rent Registry.
Limits on how often
One increase in any 12-month period.
Notice
At least 30 days' written notice for increases of 10% or less over 12 months, 90 days above that (Civil Code 827). Mailed notices add 5 calendar days within California (Code of Civil Procedure 1013(a)).
Sources
- LA County DCBA - Rent Stabilization Program (accessed Oct 18, 2026)
- CA Attorney General - Limits on Rent Increases (accessed Oct 18, 2026)
Last verified Oct 18, 2026. Report an error.