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Old 12-17-2014, 12:44 AM
 
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Hi, everyone:

I have a question about rent control and I want to be sure I understand the laws. I did a few searches, but I thought I'd give some specifics about my situation and get some input.

I have a six-month lease for my rent-controlled apartment. After six months, it goes month-to-month. My understanding is that my rent can only be increased a certain percentage every twelve months. Currently, it's 3%. I've been told by a couple of people that since my lease is up and I'm now month-to-month, my landlord can raise my rent even though I have not been here for twelve months yet. I've also been told that it can go up more than 3%. Additionally, in order to keep my rent at the current rate, I apparently had to renew after the six months were up. I don't think this is entirely accurate. I argued that even if I'm month-to-month, my rent can't go up more than the allowed percentage under the LA RSO and it can only increase once every twelve months.

I'd appreciate any input and insight anyone can give me. I don't get the sense that my landlord is out to gouge me. I just want to make sure I understand the ordinance. Thank you!

P.S. I do not plan on staying in my rent-controlled apartment the rest of my life. It's great now and allows me to save up for something nicer later.
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Old 12-17-2014, 01:53 PM
 
Location: Los Angeles
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Once every twelve months.
However, if the building owner makes any capital improvements to the property during those twelve months, the rent can be raised by a percentage of what the improvements cost, which would be divided among all the tenants.

Bob.
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Old 12-17-2014, 02:52 PM
 
Location: San Francisco
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This LAHD link should be helpful: Rent Stabilization
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Old 12-17-2014, 04:25 PM
 
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Thank you both!
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