DEFENDANT/ TENANT EVICTION DEFENSE

Unless amended by the City Council, the annual allowable rent increase for rent-stabilized (RSO) units in the City of Los Angeles will be 4% from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. An additional 1% for gas and 1% for electric service can be added if the landlord provides the service to the tenant.  For the county of Los Angeles the rent increase is 8.9%.