🌴 Los Angeles Lease Agreement
LARSO/RSO Compliant — LA Rent Stabilization Ordinance
LA Rental Housing Code & LARSO Compliance: Los Angeles has its own Rent Stabilization Ordinance (LARSO) covering most apartments built before October 1978. RSO properties have strict annual rent increase limits, relocation assistance requirements (up to $23,000+), and just cause eviction protections. This lease includes LA-specific disclosures and LARSO registration fields.
📅 Lease Term
🏠 Rental Property
👤 Parties
💰 Rent & Payments
🔒 Security Deposit
CA Deposit Limits (Civ. Code § 1950.5): Unfurnished: 2 months’ rent maximum. Furnished: 3 months’ rent maximum. Must be returned within 21 days of move-out with itemized deductions.
⚡ Utilities & Services
🐾 Pets & Occupants
🍣 Required California Disclosures
California law requires landlords to provide: “Notice: Pursuant to Section 290.46 of the Penal Code, information about specified registered sex offenders is made available to the public via an Internet Web site maintained by the Department of Justice at www.meganslaw.ca.gov.”
📈 AB 1482 Rent Cap Coverage
AB 1482 / Tenant Protection Act of 2019: Caps annual rent increases at 5%+local CPI (max 10%) for covered units. Also imposes just cause eviction requirements after 12 months of tenancy. Exemptions include single-family homes and condos when disclosed, buildings built within 15 years, and owner-occupied duplexes.
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The Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (LARSO) covers most residential rental units in the City of Los Angeles built before October 1, 1978. RSO properties are subject to strict rules on rent increases, evictions, and relocation assistance.
LARSO Annual Rent Increases
RSO properties: landlords may only raise rent by the allowed percentage set by the LA Rent Adjustment Commission each year. The rate varies annually and is published at housing.lacity.gov. Increases above the allowed amount require LAHD approval.
Just Cause Eviction & Relocation Assistance
RSO tenants can only be evicted for specific reasons (nonpayment, violation, owner occupancy, demolition, etc.). Owner move-in and other no-fault evictions require relocation assistance payments — ranging from $8,500 to $23,000+ depending on unit size and tenure. See California eviction notice laws for requirements.
Non-RSO Properties in LA
Units not covered by LARSO are still subject to AB 1482 (statewide rent cap and just cause protections for most buildings over 15 years old).
⚖ Legal Disclaimer
These forms are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. FCRA requirements are complex and strictly enforced — violations carry statutory damages of $100–$1,000 per violation plus actual damages and attorney fees. Fair Housing law prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics. Apply screening criteria consistently to all applicants. Consult a qualified attorney before making screening decisions. See our editorial standards for accuracy details.
