Which law applies in Los Angeles?
City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) (L.A. Mun. Code 151.00 et seq.): Rental property in the City of Los Angeles first built on or before Oct 1, 1978, plus certain replacement units (LAMC 151.28). Check ZIMAS Housing tab for RSO status.
Covered units: up to 3%, one increase per 12 months, for increases taking effect Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027.
Units the ordinance doesn't cover usually fall under AB 1482: up to 8.7% for increases taking effect Aug 1, 2026 – Jul 31, 2027, unless an exemption applies.
Rules checked against Los Angeles's official pages, Oct 18, 2026
Check the address first. The city in a mailing address isn't always the city that governs the property, and boundaries change through annexation. Unincorporated areas follow County rules, where older buildings with 2+ units have a 1.919% cap.
How much notice to give
Under Civil Code 827, give at least 30 days' notice if the increase, together with any others in the past 12 months, is 10% or less. Above 10%, give 90 days.
Questions about Los Angeles
How much can I raise rent in Los Angeles in 2026?
For units covered by RSO, up to 3% for increases taking effect Jul 1, 2026 through Jun 30, 2027. Other units usually fall under AB 1482, which allows up to 8.7% for increases taking effect Aug 1, 2026 through Jul 31, 2027.
How much notice do I have to give?
30 days if the total increase over the past 12 months is 10% or less, and 90 days if it is more than 10% (Civil Code 827).
Sources
- LAHD - Renter Protections (RSO annual increase) (accessed Oct 18, 2026)
- CA Attorney General - Limits on Rent Increases (accessed Oct 18, 2026)
- LA County DCBA - Rent Increases (accessed Oct 18, 2026)
- Cal. Civil Code 1947.12 (text read via california.public.law mirror) (accessed Oct 18, 2026)
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