New rent hike limits went into effect Thursday across Los Angeles and Orange counties. Here’s what you need to know.
Rent increases in California
Rent control laws limit the amount a landlord can charge tenants and determines how often rent can be raised. If a property is not covered under rent control, a landlord can increase your rent by any amount.
Starting August 2024, the maximum rent increase for both L.A. and Orange counties is 8.9%, a slight increase from last year’s 8.8%.
The cap will stay in place until August 2025.
California Tenant Protection Act
The California Tenant Protection Act – or Assembly Bill 1482 – went into effect in January 2020.
It essentially puts a cap on how much landlords can raise rent each year. It generally applies to older apartment buildings, but if you live in a newer building, your landlord may be allowed to raise your rent even higher.
Under the Tenant Protection Act, the total increase for the year cannot top 10%.
If your rent has increased significantly, your landlord might be violating this act.