Rental Property Laws and Regulations
The 2026–27 Westside Landlord Compliance Calendar: Every Deadline, Fee, and Filing
If you own rental property on the Westside, 2026 quietly changed more of your obligations than any year since the pandemic. Two of those changes carry the same penalty: you lose the legal right to collect rent. The rules now differ block by block. A fourplex in Santa Monica, a 12-unit building in Los Angeles,…
Read MoreWestside Rent Increase Caps for 2026–27: Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Culver City, and LA — Building by Building
We’ve already covered how California’s rent-increase system works statewide — AB 1482, the LA RSO overhaul, notice rules — in our guide to how often landlords can raise rent in California. But that guide ends where westside ownership actually gets complicated: Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, and Culver City each run their own rent control, with…
Read MoreNew California Rental Laws in 2026: What Owners and Tenants Need to Know
Quick summary: Four things changed for California rentals in 2026. Landlords must now provide a working stove and refrigerator (AB 628). Security deposits paid electronically must be returned electronically on request (AB 414). Renters gained defined protections after natural disasters (SB 610). And in Los Angeles, the RSO rent formula was rewritten on July 1…
Read MoreCan My Landlord Raise My Rent $300? (California 2026 Answer)
Whether a $300 rent increase is legal in California depends on your cap: 8.0% for L.A.-area AB 1482 units (8.7% from Aug 1, 2026), 3% for City of L.A. RSO units. Do the math and know your notice rights.
Read MoreHow Much Can a Landlord Charge for Damages in California?
Chipped a countertop, a wine stain on the carpet, a nail hole in the wall — it happens in nearly every rental. The real question for owners and tenants alike is where the line sits: what can a landlord legally charge a tenant for, and what has to be absorbed as ordinary wear and tear?…
Read MoreLos Angeles Rent Control Zip Codes
In the vast expanse of Los Angeles County, where finding a decent place to live can be a real challenge, rent control plays a big role. Find out which areas are affected by new rent stabilization ordinances and how you can get ahead of the increases as a landlord. The Los Angeles City Council made…
Read MoreHow does Santa Monica Rent Control affect your Rental Property?
In the ever-evolving world of property investment, factors like rent control hold substantial weight for investors, especially those who manage multiple properties. Santa Monica, a vibrant coastal city renowned for its real estate potential, has implemented a robust rent control law that directly influences the strategies of property owners. This law, governing aspects such as…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Beverly Hills Rent Control Regulations
In this article, we’ll talk about rent control policies in Beverly Hills, and provide readers with an in-depth understanding of rent control policies, their implications, and how they impact both tenants and landlords. Beyond the designer stores and palm-lined streets, there’s a whole set of rules in place to keep rental costs in check. It…
Read MoreLandlord Rights – How To Evict a Tenant in Los Angeles
In this guide, we explore your rights and what you can do when faced with a tenant eviction. With a 7% increase as well as 1% for utilities allowed in 2024 – you may be faced with a tenant eviction in the next few months. Tenant eviction is a difficult situation for any landlord and…
Read MoreRent Controlled vs. Rent Stabilized: Multi-family Homes in LA
Rent policies, such as rent control and rent stabilization, have significant implications for multiple property owners, particularly multi-family home investors. These ordinances aim to regulate rental prices and protect tenants from excessive increases, but with the upcoming changes in 2024, they can also impact the profitability and management of multifamily properties. In this article, we…
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