The City of Los Angeles’ Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) regulates rent increases, registration obligations, and related requirements for many rental units in the city. This webinar examines the RSO’s rent cap and registration provisions, focusing on applicability and exemptions, calculation of annual increases, rent increases that require pre-approval from the city, and required notices. The session will also review relevant CAA forms designed for use with RSO-covered units. This course is inten

Topics include:

  • Changes to the RSO for 2026
  • The annual allowable rent increase
  • Registration and notification requirements
  • Notice requirements for rent increases
  • Special rules for additional increases, such as for the addition of household members or capital improvements
  • Requirement to pay interest on security deposits

Please note, this course will not cover the eviction rules from the RSO. Eviction rules are covered in Part 1 of this webinar series: Eviction Rules in the City of Los Angeles

Speakers: 

Whitney Prout, Executive Vice President, Legal Affairs, California Apartment Association

Mallory Homewood, Policy & Compliance Counsel, Local Government Affairs, California Apartment Association



Live Webinar Cost: $45 CAA Member/ $85 Non-Member
Live & On-Demand Webinar Cost: $55 CAA Member/ $95 Non-Member
Estimated Course Length: 1 Hr.

Purchase: Live Webinar
Purchase: Live & On-Demand Webinar

Qualifies for 1 Unit of CCRM Continuing Education Credit for current CCRM Certified Individuals.

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