Inglewood Rent Control
3.7% allowable increase · AB 1482 fallback 8.7%
The allowable increase for covered units is 3.7%. Inglewood's rent cap covers rental units in multifamily buildings once they are at least 15 years old. Like AB 1482, it exempts newer buildings on a rolling basis, and single-family homes and condos owned by an individual can be exempt. Units the local cap doesn't cover usually fall under the statewide AB 1482 cap: 8.7% for the Los Angeles / Orange County region (Aug 1, 2026 to Jul 31, 2027).
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Local cap vs. AB 1482 in Inglewood
Which limit applies depends on the building, not the tenant:
| Rental | Rule | Maximum yearly increase | On $2,500 rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit in a multifamily building at least 15 years old | Inglewood ordinance | 3.7% (8.7% on 4 or fewer units) | $2,593 |
| Single-family home or condo owned by a corporation, more than 15 years old | AB 1482 (Civil Code 1947.12) | 8.7% | $2,718 |
| Built within the last 15 years; or a single-family home or condo owned by an individual whose lease has the exemption notice | No cap | None | — |
3.7% for properties with 5 or more units; 8.7% (CPI + 5%) for properties with 4 or fewer. Inglewood covers units once they're 15 years old.
A landlord must give written notice before raising the rent: 30 days for an increase of 10% or less over 12 months, 90 days for more (Civil Code 827).
Eviction, relocation and registration rules
| Just cause for eviction | Yes, under Inglewood's own ordinance. Elsewhere, AB 1482 requires just cause after 12 months of tenancy. |
|---|---|
| Relocation assistance (no-fault evictions) | No-fault evictions: three times the monthly rent, plus $2,000 if a minor lives in the unit, plus the single highest of these: $2,000 (an adult tenant there 2 to 4 years), $3,000 (5 to 10 years), $5,000 (11 years or more) or $7,500 (a senior 62+ or a disabled tenant). |
| Rental registration | Required for covered units, usually with an annual per-unit fee. |
| Official source | Inglewood rent program |
No-fault reasons include an owner or relative moving in, taking the building off the rental market (Ellis Act), a government order to vacate and a substantial remodel. At-fault reasons such as unpaid rent or a lease violation don't require a relocation payment.
Rent control near Inglewood
The 5 closest cities with their own rent caps. Each city's ordinance stops at its limits, so moving a few miles can change which cap applies.
| City | Distance | Allowable increase | Covers buildings from before |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culver City | 5 mi | 3.25% | Feb 1, 1995 |
| Los Angeles | 6 mi | 3% | Oct 1, 1978 |
| Beverly Hills | 9 mi | 3.6% | Feb 1, 1995 |
| West Hollywood | 9 mi | 2.75% | Jul 1, 1979 |
| Santa Monica | 10 mi | 2.6% | Apr 10, 1979 |
Inglewood's 3.7% is higher than every nearby cap shown. Caps are set on different schedules, so compare the dates too.
Rent control in all 22 California cities and counties with a local cap →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum rent increase in Inglewood?
The allowable increase for covered units is 3.7%. 3.7% for properties with 5 or more units; 8.7% (CPI + 5%) for properties with 4 or fewer. Inglewood covers units once they're 15 years old. Units the local cap doesn't cover usually fall under the statewide AB 1482 cap: 8.7% for the Los Angeles / Orange County region (Aug 1, 2026 to Jul 31, 2027).
Which rentals are covered by Inglewood's rent control?
Inglewood's rent cap covers rental units in multifamily buildings once they are at least 15 years old. Like AB 1482, it exempts newer buildings on a rolling basis, and single-family homes and condos owned by an individual can be exempt. Housing built within the last 15 years is exempt from AB 1482 as well.
Does Inglewood have just-cause eviction protection?
Yes. Inglewood has its own just-cause eviction rules, so a landlord needs one of the reasons the ordinance lists to end a tenancy. Where they don't reach a unit, AB 1482's just-cause rules apply once a tenant has lived there 12 months.
How much relocation assistance do tenants get in Inglewood?
No-fault evictions: three times the monthly rent, plus $2,000 if a minor lives in the unit, plus the single highest of these: $2,000 (an adult tenant there 2 to 4 years), $3,000 (5 to 10 years), $5,000 (11 years or more) or $7,500 (a senior 62+ or a disabled tenant).
Do landlords have to register rental units in Inglewood?
Yes. Inglewood requires landlords of covered units to register them with the rent program, and usually to pay an annual per-unit fee.
Sources
- Inglewood rent program (allowable increase, coverage)
- Inglewood relocation rules (relocation amounts, checked September 30, 2026)
- California Civil Code 1947.12 (AB 1482 rent cap), 1946.2 (just cause and relocation), 1954.52 (Costa-Hawkins) and 827 (notice of increase)
Educational information only, not legal advice. Rent ordinances have exemptions, banking rules and petition processes this page doesn't cover. Confirm your unit's status with the Inglewood rent program or a tenant or landlord attorney.