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How much can your rent go up?
Los Angeles has three separate rent-increase rules. Pick where your unit is to estimate the maximum legal 2026 increase, plus the notice your landlord must give.
Not sure which? rent-control guide.
City of LA RSO
–/mo
The RSO allowed increase is a percentage published by LAHD (3%–8% per year, +1% for gas and +1% for electricity if the landlord pays them). Only one increase is allowed per 12 months.
Check LAHD’s current % →County RSTPO (unincorporated)
/mo (+1.919%)
For unincorporated county areas, the standard allowed increase is 1.919% (Jul 1 2026 – Jun 30 2027). Some units fall in a higher bracket.
County DCBA →Statewide AB 1482
/mo (+8.7%)
AB 1482 caps the increase at the lower of 5% + regional CPI or 10%. For the LA area that is 8.7% (Aug 1 2026 – Jul 31 2027), with at most 2 increases per year.
AB 1482 →Advance notice required
days
Civil Code §827: 30 days if the cumulative 12-month increase is ≤10%, 90 days if >10% (+5 by mail).
Educational information, not legal advice, and gives estimates. Verify with LAHD, the county DCBA, or a tenant attorney. Figures current as of 2026-07-19.
Frequently asked questions
How much can my landlord raise my rent in Los Angeles in 2026?
It depends which rule covers your unit. Under statewide AB 1482 the LA-area cap is 8.7% (Aug 1, 2026–Jul 31, 2027). The City RSO uses an LAHD-published percentage (banded 3%–8%). The county RSTPO (unincorporated areas) allows 1.919%.
How much notice must my landlord give before a rent increase?
Under California Civil Code §827, 30 days if the cumulative increase over 12 months is 10% or less, and 90 days if it is more than 10%. Add 5 days if it is served by mail.
How do I know which rule applies to my apartment?
First, find whether you are in the City of Los Angeles, an unincorporated county area, or another city. In the city, a building with 2+ units built on or before October 1, 1978 is usually under the RSO. Unincorporated areas use the RSTPO. If neither applies, AB 1482 almost always does.
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