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Rent Control

In California, over 35 cities and counties have implemented long-term rent control ordinances for residential rental housing. In addition, since Jan. 1, 2020, the California Tenant Protection Act has extended rent caps and eviction restrictions to many properties not governed by local ordinances.

By controlling prices, rent control can contribute to a reduced housing supply and the rise of expensive shadow markets. These regulations disproportionately benefit middle- and upper-class renters who retain price-controlled units, leaving those truly in need to seek costlier, distant housing options.

Rent control’s original policy goals may have been well-intentioned, but today, its benefits are disproportionately enjoyed by those who least require assistance, exacerbating the housing crisis for the most vulnerable populations.

Education

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The LA Eviction & Rent Control Series Bundle Package provides a two-part overview of the key regulations governing residential rental housing in the City of Los Angeles. This series covers…

Between the City of Los Angeles’ Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) and its Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance (JCO), nearly all residential rental units in the city are subject to local…

One of the most asked questions on CAA’s Helpline is “Which Addenda Do I Need?” It’s a simple enough question, but there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Determining which addenda are…

In the News

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The California Apartment Association is taking its fight to define the constitutional limits of extreme rent control beyond California, filing a brief last week with the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court opposing a sweeping statewide ballot measure.