LA County Information

County of Los Angeles
Department of Consumer Affairs

Information Sheet

DCA
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Rent Control

Most rent control laws:

  • Limit how much rent can be increased;
  • Limit how often rent can be increased;
  • Limit late fees; and
  • Require landlords to give a reason when asking a tenant to move.

Not all cities have rent control.

Cities with rent control

The following cities in Los Angeles County have rent control. Cities enforce their own rent control laws.  For more information or to file a complaint, contact your local rent control agency: 

Contact us for more information or speak with one of our counselors at (800) 593-8222.  If you live outside of Southern California, call us at (213) 974-1452.


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For more information:
County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer Affairs
B-96 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 W. Temple Street * Los Angeles, CA 90012-2706
Telephone (800) 593-8222 (within LA County)
web site: dca.lacounty.gov

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