Rental units must be properly maintained—be in the know!

Rent Control and Building & Safety are offering a free seminar to teach owners and tenants about the Rent Control Law and the Municipal Code's maintenance requirements.  Learn about basic maintenance standards, how they are enforced, and much more. The seminar will be held on Tuesday, September 14th at 9:30 a.m. in the Main Public Library.  See our flyer for more details.  All are welcome!

The 2010 General Adjustment is 2%

After a public hearing on June 1, the Rent Control Board approved a 2% annual general adjustment.  This means that owners of rent-controlled properties can increase rents by a maximum of 2%, plus applicable surcharges.  The increase, which goes into effect on September 1, can be applied only after 30 day’s written notice to the affected tenant.  A staff report explaining how the 2% figure was arrived at is available.  For additional information, please feel free to call an Information Coordinator at (310) 458-8751, or email the Board.

Notice to Implement the 2010-2011 General Adjustment

In order to lawfully implement this year’s 2% General Adjustment, owners must give tenants proper written notice. You can use the Notice of Change in Terms of Tenancy to calculate this year’s rent adjustment. Tenants must be given at least 30 days’ written notice before any rent-increase goes into effect.

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