Los Angeles, CA Rent Control Laws 2026
Maximum rent increase limits and tenant rights information
2026 Rent Increase Limit
Maximum Annual Increase
90% of CPI (2.8%) (min 1%), capped at 4% = 2.52%
Under Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO)
Applicable Law
Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO)
LAMC 151.00
2026: 90% of CPI with 1% minimum floor, capped at 4%. Uses Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim MSA CPI. Current: 2.8% × 0.90 = 2.52% (min 1%, max 4% = 2.52%). Applies to buildings built before 1979. Local ordinance takes precedence over AB 1482. Verify with BLS for latest regional CPI data.
Law Details
- Effective Date
- 1979-01-01
- Increase Type
- cpi + percentage
- Applicable Conditions
Applies to buildings built before 1979
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