Thanks for all your continued help. I manage a 10 unit apartment complex in Los Angeles, CA. I am trying to research if and when we can raise rents. It's difficult for me to find out through my internet searches if there is still a moratorium on rent increases. The lahd website says this... "Annual rent increases for rental units subject to the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) are prohibited through January 31, 2024." But other sources seem to say you can and I know others that have raised rent. Just want to do the legal thing but also we have been struggling and really need to raise the rents to combat inflation and not being able to raise rent for the last three years. Is that what I should go by? Also what units, and what type of rentals are subject to the RSO?
It looks like the eviction moratorium is over come tomorrow, so I figure maybe rent can increase too? Also I maybe wrong about that too, but is that correct that the eviction moratorium is ending today, March 31st?
Finally, if and when we are allowed to raise rent is it still 4% a year? I heard somewhere that it could be 5%
Thanks for all your help in me trying to decode this all.
Go to zimas.lacity.org, enter your address, click the Housing tab, and the RSO status will be indicated for the property.
You talk about Los Angeles City and list the location as Los Angeles County. Different places, different laws. Which one is it?
If City, rent increases are banned until January 31, 2024. Beginning April 1, 2023, approved cost recovery surcharges can begin.
I do not believe the rent increase amount has been set yet as it is based on prior year COL inflation. Since it was capped at 3% by the County, I expect the City to do the same.
Call the LAHD at 866-557-7368 and they can answer your questions.
It's understandable that you're trying to navigate through the different sources of information and regulations regarding rent increases in Los Angeles. Here are some answers to your questions that may be helpful:
- The City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) prohibits annual rent increases for rental units subject to the ordinance through January 31, 2024. This means that if your apartment complex is subject to the RSO, you cannot raise rents until after that date. However, if your apartment complex is not subject to the RSO, you may be able to raise rents based on the terms of your lease agreement and any state or local laws that apply.
- The eviction moratorium in Los Angeles County was recently extended through June 30, 2021. This means that tenants who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic cannot be evicted for non-payment of rent until that date.
- If and when you are allowed to raise rent, the maximum allowable increase is usually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Los Angeles area. For 2021, the maximum allowable increase is 1.1% for units subject to the RSO, and 3% for units that are not subject to the RSO. However, it's always best to check with the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) or a local attorney to ensure compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
I hope this information is helpful to you, and I wish you the best of luck in managing your apartment complex.