The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a one-month extension of rent-gouging restrictions tied to the board’s declared emergencies, including one related to the January wildfires, another connected to immigration enforcement, and a new emergency tied to severe storm conditions earlier this month.

The action continues limits on rent increases through Dec. 28. 

The extension keeps in place countywide limits under California’s anti–price gouging law and the county’s local rules, capping rent increases at no more than 10% above pre-emergency levels and prohibiting evictions followed by re-renting at a higher rate during the protected period. 

Supervisor Lindsey Horvath’s motion cites ongoing displacement from January’s wildfires, continued instability for affected households, and ongoing complaints from tenants alleging price gouging. 

Key provisions 

New storm-related emergency: The board also ratified a separate local emergency proclamation for the November storm, introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger, which similarly triggers state price-gouging rules. 

Countywide protections remain in effect: Multiple emergency declarations keep price-gouging limits in place across Los Angeles County, restricting rent increases to 10% and barring evictions followed by re-renting at a higher rate. 

Allowance for certain unrented units: The extension also maintains the previously approved allowance for certain unrented units. 

Enforcement activity

County officials highlighted continued complaints and recent enforcement actions as justification for extending the protections.