Housing

Rent Stabilization

Several places in LA County have their own rent stabilization rules. Pasadena's covers multi-unit rentals built before February 1, 1995; the City of Los Angeles' generally covers units built on or before October 1, 1978; and the County's covers rentals in unincorporated areas with a certificate of occupancy on or before February 1, 1995. Most other rentals fall under California's statewide cap (AB 1482): 5% plus inflation a year, never more than 10%.

Tenant Rights

• •Just Cause Eviction: Landlords must have a valid reason to evict most tenants who have lived in their unit for 12 months.
• •Relocation Assistance: Tenants displaced due to no-fault evictions may be entitled to assistance.
• •Habitability: Landlords must maintain rental units in habitable condition.

Affordable Housing Programs

• •Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Federal assistance for low-income renters.
• •Inclusionary Housing: Some cities require new developments to include affordable units.
• •Community Land Trusts: Permanently affordable homeownership opportunities.

Homelessness Solutions

LA County is working with regional partners to address homelessness through:

• •Emergency shelters and transitional housing
• •Permanent supportive housing
• •Outreach and case management services