LA tenant rights guides

Plain-English explanations of your RSO rights, how to fight illegal increases, and what to do when your landlord crosses a line.

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LA landlords were banned from raising rent for nearly 4 years. Did yours do it anyway?
From April 2020 through January 2024, all RSO rent increases in Los Angeles were illegal — full stop. Millions of tenants may have paid increases that were never permitted. Here's what happened, who's affected, and how to get your money back.
8 min read
RSO law
COVID freeze
Guide
How much can your landlord raise rent in Los Angeles in 2025?
The allowable RSO increase is 3% through June 2026. But the rules are more nuanced than a single number. Here's the complete breakdown by year.
5 min read
Rent increases
How to
How to file an LAHD complaint against your landlord (step by step)
Filing an RSO complaint costs nothing and doesn't require an attorney. Here's exactly how to do it — online, by phone, or in person — and what happens after you file.
6 min read
LAHD
Complaints
Guide
How to tell if your LA apartment is rent controlled
Not every apartment in LA is protected by the RSO. Here's exactly how to find out — using the city's ZIMAS database — in under 2 minutes.
4 min read
RSO basics
Guide
RSO vs AB 1482: which rent control law applies to your apartment?
There are two overlapping rent control laws in LA. Understanding which one covers your unit determines how much your landlord can legally charge.
5 min read
RSO vs AB 1482
Know your rights
Can your landlord evict you for filing an RSO complaint?
Retaliatory eviction is illegal in California. Here's what the law says, what counts as retaliation, and exactly what to do if your landlord tries it.
5 min read
Eviction
Retaliation
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