City of West Hollywood
The following is a brief overview of the tenant protections available in this city. For more details please refer to the ordinance itself and any other resourced linked below.
Overview
What tenant protections does the city have?
Rent Control
Just Cause for Evictions
Who enforces the tenant protections?
Rent Stabilization Commission
West Hollywood Rent Stabilization Commission
Rent Stabilization Appointments:
https://outlook.office365.com/book/[email protected]/
If you need assistance with the City’s appointment system – or if you require assistance in Russian, Spanish, or another language – please call (323) 848-6400.
West Hollywood City Hall is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. City Hall is located at 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard. “
When were these protections adopted and most recently updated?
Adopted: 1985
Updated: 2019
Rent Stabilization
Exemptions
SFH and condos per Costa Hawkins Act. Anything built after 7/1/1979. Government-owned or subsidized rental properties per local law.
How much can rent be increased and how often?
75% of CPI
Is banking allowed?
No
Are passthroughs or additional costs allowed (pets, utilities, parking, etc)?
Landlord can petition for fair return, MNOI basis, 60% of CPI
Eviction Protections
Exemptions
Nearly all units are protected by just cause eviction regulations.
Under what circumstances is the landlord obligated to pay relocation assistance to tenant?
All no fault just cause evictions