LA Tightens Rent Controls for First Time in 40 Years

(Dreamstime)

Los Angeles will implement new rent-control limits in February, capping annual increases at 1% to 4% for most multifamily apartments, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

That is down from a 3% to 8% limit dating back 40 years.

Landlords and developers opposed the changes, saying they would make it more difficult to keep up with rising costs and attract new investment…

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