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Los Angeles, California

What's changing in Los Angeles rental law

Every dated change in our sources for Los Angeles, California: laws taking effect, yearly figures, repeal dates and bills. Follow it by email or RSS.

As of Oct 6, 2026. Not legal advice.

Coming up

  1. California

    Set to be repealed: California Tenant Protection Act rent cap

    Up to 5% plus inflation, max 10%.

  2. California

    Set to be repealed: California Tenant Protection Act – Just Cause Eviction

    Just cause needed after 12 months.

In effect

  1. Los Angeles

    Took effect: Los Angeles RSO/JCO no-fault eviction relocation assistance

    If not your fault, usually $11,000–$27,400.

  2. Los Angeles

    Took effect: Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) – allowable rent increases

    Yes, once a year, by a % the city sets each year.

  3. California

    Took effect: California application screening fee cap and rules

    About $69 per applicant in 2026, max.

  4. California

    New version took effect: California Tenant Protection Act – Just Cause Eviction

    After a year, only for a good reason.

  5. California

    New version took effect: California security deposit cap and handling (AB 12)

    Max 1 month's rent.

  6. California

    Took effect: AB 325 / SB 763 – Common pricing algorithm prohibition (Cartwright Act)

    Not as part of price-fixing between landlords.

  7. Los Angeles

    Took effect: Los Angeles Resident Protections Ordinance (RPO) – demolition for new construction

    Lower-income and torn down: relocation pay.

  8. California

  9. California

    Took effect: California Tenant Protection Act rent cap

    Yes, but max 5% plus inflation (never over 10%).

  10. California

    Took effect: California Tenant Protection Act – Just Cause Eviction

    After a year, only for a good reason.

  11. California

    New version took effect: FEHA source-of-income discrimination ban (incl. Section 8 vouchers)

    No. Vouchers count as income.

  12. California

    Took effect: FEHA limits on criminal-history screening

    No. A blanket 'no records' rule isn't allowed.

  13. California

  14. California

    In force since: California Tenant Protection Act rent cap

    Yes, but max 5% plus inflation (never over 10%).

  15. Los Angeles

    Took effect: Los Angeles RSO security deposit interest

    Yes, landlords must pay you interest.

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