Unincorporated Los Angeles County, California

What's changing in Unincorporated Los Angeles County rental law

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

As of Oct 7, 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    Set to be repealed: California Tenant Protection Act rent cap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    Set to be repealed: California Tenant Protection Act – Just Cause Eviction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. California

    Took effect: California application screening fee cap and rules

    About $69 per applicant in 2026, max.

  2. California

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

    After a year, only for a good reason.

  3. California

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

    Max 1 month's rent.

  4. California

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

    Not as part of price-fixing between landlords.

  5. California

  6. California

    Took effect: California Tenant Protection Act rent cap

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

  7. California

    Took effect: California Tenant Protection Act – Just Cause Eviction

    After a year, only for a good reason.

  8. California

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

    No. Vouchers count as income.

  9. Unincorporated Los Angeles County

  10. Unincorporated Los Angeles County

    Took effect: LA County RSTPO – just cause eviction protections

    Yes, only for a listed good reason.

  11. California

    Took effect: FEHA limits on criminal-history screening

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

  12. California

  13. California

    In force since: California Tenant Protection Act rent cap

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