How to Challenge a Rent Increase Above 10% Under California’s Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) in Los Angeles County
A rent increase above 10% in Los Angeles County is often unlawful for many AB 1482–covered rentals because California’s Tenant Protection Act generally caps annual increases at 5% + local CPI, up to a maximum of 10%. In practice, a landlord raising rent more than that may violate state law unless the unit is exempt
