Short term rentals in LA, is it legal?

Short term rentals in LA, is it legal?

Member since 2021 · 16 posts · 3 votes

I am getting conflicting information online about whether or not it is legal to do AirBNB in LA county, so I thought I would ask you guys. We have recently purchased a fourplex, where two of the units have long term renters, we intend to move into the third, and was considering doing Airbnb on the fourth one. Is this legal under current legislation? 


Thank you for any input. 

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  • Realtor · Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2018 · 952 posts · 1k+ votes
    5y
    Originally posted by @Elias Barend Westhof:

    I am getting conflicting information online about whether or not it is legal to do AirBNB in LA county, so I thought I would ask you guys. We have recently purchased a fourplex, where two of the units have long term renters, we intend to move into the third, and was considering doing Airbnb on the fourth one. Is this legal under current legislation? 


    Thank you for any input. 

    In what city is the fourplex?

    Best,

    Jon

  • Member since 2021 · 16 posts · 3 votes
    5y

    @Jon Schwartz

    Anyways, the fourplex is just north of the 10, off of s la brea ave.

    Thank you

  • John UnderwoodPro Member
    Investor · Greer, SC · Member since 2014 · 13k+ posts · 17k+ votes
    5y

    Check with your cities planning office to know for sure.

  • Realtor · Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2018 · 952 posts · 1k+ votes
    5y
    Originally posted by @Elias Barend Westhof:

    @Jon Schwartz

    Anyways, the fourplex is just north of the 10, off of s la brea ave.

    Thank you

     Elias, this is the city of Los Angeles. In Los Angeles, you can only rent part of your primary residence as a short-term rental. You can list the fourth unit in the fourplex on Airbnb or VRBO, but only for a minimum stay of 30 nights.

    There are further restrictions, outlined here:

    https://www.airbnb.com/help/ar...

    Best,

    Jon

  • Member since 2021 · 16 posts · 3 votes
    5y
    Originally posted by @Jon Schwartz:
    Originally posted by @Elias Barend Westhof:

    @Jon Schwartz

    Anyways, the fourplex is just north of the 10, off of s la brea ave.

    Thank you

     Elias, this is the city of Los Angeles. In Los Angeles, you can only rent part of your primary residence as a short-term rental. You can list the fourth unit in the fourplex on Airbnb or VRBO, but only for a minimum stay of 30 nights.

    There are further restrictions, outlined here:

    https://www.airbnb.com/help/ar...

    Best,

    Jon

     Thank you Jon! 

    I'm sorry, but I have a hard time understanding what exactly is meant by primary residence in this circumstance. Is the fourth unit considered our primary residence because it is on the same address?

  • Realtor · Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2018 · 952 posts · 1k+ votes
    5y
    Originally posted by @Elias Barend Westhof:
    Originally posted by @Jon Schwartz:
    Originally posted by @Elias Barend Westhof:

    @Jon Schwartz

    Anyways, the fourplex is just north of the 10, off of s la brea ave.

    Thank you

     Elias, this is the city of Los Angeles. In Los Angeles, you can only rent part of your primary residence as a short-term rental. You can list the fourth unit in the fourplex on Airbnb or VRBO, but only for a minimum stay of 30 nights.

    There are further restrictions, outlined here:

    https://www.airbnb.com/help/ar...

    Best,

    Jon

     Thank you Jon! 

    I'm sorry, but I have a hard time understanding what exactly is meant by primary residence in this circumstance. Is the fourth unit considered our primary residence because it is on the same address?

    No, the fourth unit is its own residence (and should have its own address, even if it's the same street address and a specific unit number).

    If it's a legal fourplex, each of the four units is a unique residence.

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