Los Angeles landlord forms

Los Angeles adds its own requirements on top of California law. Where the two conflict, the local rule usually governs, so check both before you serve anything.

Local rules in force

  • LA Rent Stabilization Ordinance
  • Just Cause Eviction
Pay or quit
3 days
Month-to-month
30 days
Rent increase notice
30 days
Max deposit
2 months unfurnished, 3 months furnished
Deposit return
21 days
Local ordinance
Yes
Los Angeles · CALocal ordinance applies

California rules that reach Los Angeles.

  • 3-day notice for nonpayment
  • 60-day notice for tenants over 1 year
  • Statewide rent cap (AB 1482): 5% + CPI or 10% max
  • Just cause eviction required for covered properties

Other California cities

Serving a notice in Los Angeles?

Generate it free, dated against CA rules. The paid plans keep the tenant details, write the receipts, and hold the copies you will want if this ends up contested.