Lease renewal offer letter (LA landlord)
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Offer your tenant a renewal in writing. California requires advance notice before a rent increase takes effect — 30 days if the cumulative increase over the trailing 12 months is 10% or less, 90 days if it's more — and the increase itself is capped statewide by AB 1482, with lower caps for rent-controlled units under the City of LA RSO or LA County RSTPO.
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Notice timing is set by Civil Code §827 (30 days for a cumulative 12-month increase of 10% or less, 90 days for more; +5 days by mail under Code Civ. Proc. §1013). The increase amount is capped statewide by Civil Code §1947.12 (AB 1482) and, for units covered by the City of LA Rent Stabilization Ordinance or LA County RSTPO, by the lower annual percentage HCIDLA/the County sets — confirm which cap applies to this unit before sending. If you are choosing not to renew a tenancy of 12+ months, see Civil Code §1946.2's just-cause requirements separately. Template, not legal advice. IMPORTANT: this specific document has not yet been reviewed by a licensed California attorney — do not rely on it until it has been.
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Frequently asked questions
How much notice does a California landlord need to give before raising rent?
Under Civil Code §827, 30 days' notice for a rent increase of 10% or less within a rolling 12-month period, and 90 days' notice for an increase greater than 10%. Add 5 days if the notice is mailed rather than delivered by hand (Code Civ. Proc. §1013).
How much can I raise the rent on a renewal?
Statewide, AB 1482 (Civil Code §1947.12) caps most annual increases at 5% plus the local CPI change (measured April-to-April for the applicable metro area), or 10%, whichever is lower — for the LA metro region this generally lands in the high-single digits, but the exact percentage changes every August 1 based on that year's CPI reading, so confirm the current figure (HCD and local rent boards publish it each year) rather than relying on a fixed number here. Buildings covered by the City of LA Rent Stabilization Ordinance (generally 2+ units, built before October 1, 1978) or the LA County RSTPO are usually capped lower, at the annual percentage HCIDLA or the County sets each year — whichever limit applies to your unit is the one that controls, and it may be lower than the AB 1482 figure.
Does the tenant have to accept the renewal?
No. If the tenant declines or doesn't respond, the current lease simply ends on its expiration date — you can't force a renewal through this letter. If you don't intend to renew a tenancy of 12 months or more on a unit covered by AB 1482, you generally need a qualifying just-cause reason, and no-fault reasons require paying relocation assistance (Civil Code §1946.2).
Does LA's Rent Stabilization Ordinance change how I offer a renewal?
Yes, if the unit is RSO- or RSTPO-covered. HCIDLA (or LA County) sets the maximum annual percentage increase for those units, which is usually lower than the AB 1482 cap, and City RSO practice expects written notice well before the current lease term ends. Confirm the building's registration status and the current year's allowable percentage on HCIDLA's site before sending this letter.
Is this template legal advice?
No. It's a starting point to fill in and send. Which caps and notice rules apply depends on whether the unit is covered by AB 1482, the City RSO, and/or the LA County RSTPO, and those figures change yearly — a housing attorney or HCIDLA can confirm the exact numbers for your building before you rely on them.
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