Check if your apartment is covered by the LA Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO). Buildings with two or more units built before October 1, 1978 are generally covered. RSO tenants have protections including limits on annual rent increases and just-cause eviction requirements.
RSO Buildings
42,545
RSO Units
513,916
Areas
52
Data Source
LAHD / ZIMAS
Los Angeles
3,376 buildings
28,976 units
Los Feliz
2,413 buildings
28,921 units
Koreatown
1,011 buildings
28,439 units
Westlake
1,706 buildings
28,273 units
Van Nuys
1,494 buildings
27,827 units
Downtown
677 buildings
23,970 units
Hollywood
1,422 buildings
23,837 units
South LA
5,191 buildings
23,342 units
North Hollywood
1,941 buildings
23,311 units
Palms
1,074 buildings
14,025 units
Panorama City
508 buildings
13,440 units
Woodland Hills
The Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) covers approximately 624,000 rental units in the City of Los Angeles. Buildings with two or more units that were built before October 1, 1978 and have a certificate of occupancy are generally covered. Some exemptions apply, including single-family homes, condominiums, and newer construction.
If your apartment is covered by the RSO, your landlord can only increase rent by the annual percentage set by the LA Housing Department (LAHD), typically 3–8%. You also have just-cause eviction protections — your landlord cannot evict you without a legally recognized reason, and relocation assistance may be required for no-fault evictions.
You can verify your building’s RSO status through the LAHD’s ZIMAS lookup tool or by contacting LAHD directly. The data on this page reflects public records from the City of Los Angeles.
5 questions answered
The Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) covers approximately 624,000 rental units in the City of Los Angeles. Buildings with two or more units that were built before October 1, 1978 and have a certificate of occupancy are generally covered. Some exemptions apply, including single-family homes, condominiums, and newer construction.
125 buildings
12,424 units
Canoga Park
300 buildings
11,839 units
Hollywood Hills
878 buildings
11,574 units
Sherman Oaks
560 buildings
11,465 units
Fairfax
1,387 buildings
11,313 units
Reseda
275 buildings
10,244 units
Mid-City
1,783 buildings
10,237 units
Echo Park
1,711 buildings
10,026 units
North Hills
268 buildings
8,906 units
West LA
737 buildings
8,703 units
Baldwin Hills
883 buildings
8,549 units
East Hollywood
866 buildings
8,521 units
Mar Vista
544 buildings
7,246 units
Northridge
240 buildings
7,153 units
Valley Village
418 buildings
7,106 units
Mid-Wilshire
775 buildings
5,946 units
Encino
119 buildings
5,429 units
Chatsworth
69 buildings
5,313 units
Jefferson Park
939 buildings
5,265 units
Westwood
306 buildings
5,079 units
Brentwood
314 buildings
5,017 units
Venice
675 buildings
4,769 units
Winnetka
144 buildings
4,760 units
Highland Park
694 buildings
4,684 units
West Adams
779 buildings
4,444 units
Tarzana
112 buildings
4,347 units
Boyle Heights
816 buildings
4,340 units
View Park
608 buildings
4,009 units
Westchester
317 buildings
3,867 units
Pacoima
119 buildings
3,350 units
Studio City
214 buildings
3,028 units
Silver Lake
463 buildings
2,868 units
Glassell Park
492 buildings
2,805 units
Lincoln Heights
500 buildings
2,752 units
El Sereno
381 buildings
2,682 units
Rancho Park
215 buildings
2,679 units
Playa del Rey
220 buildings
2,380 units
Granada Hills
87 buildings
2,052 units
Mission Hills
51 buildings
1,802 units
Eagle Rock
226 buildings
1,736 units
Sun Valley
205 buildings
1,651 units
Sylmar
91 buildings
1,542 units
Porter Ranch
14 buildings
1,215 units
Watts
208 buildings
915 units
Marina del Rey
108 buildings
809 units
West Hollywood
53 buildings
697 units
East LA
171 buildings
549 units
Florence
119 buildings
477 units
Pacific Palisades
34 buildings
404 units
Willowbrook
97 buildings
303 units
Ladera Heights
10 buildings
142 units
Bel Air
2 buildings
60 units
West Hills
4 buildings
40 units
San Fernando
5 buildings
32 units
Century City
1 buildings
10 units
If your apartment is covered by the RSO, your landlord can only increase rent by the annual percentage set by the LA Housing Department (LAHD), typically 3–8%. You also have just-cause eviction protections — your landlord cannot evict you without a legally recognized reason, and relocation assistance may be required for no-fault evictions.
Search your building's address above to instantly check RSO status based on public records. You can verify your building’s RSO status through the LAHD’s ZIMAS lookup tool or by contacting LAHD directly. The data on this page reflects public records from the City of Los Angeles.
LA's Housing Department sets annual RSO rent increase limits based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). As of recent rulings, increases are capped at 3-8% per year. The exact rate depends on the year and any additional utility pass-throughs.
RSO tenants can file a complaint with the LA Housing Department if their landlord raises rent above the allowed amount. You may be entitled to a rent reduction and repayment of overcharges.