Los Angeles Adopts Cap on Rent-Controlled Units

An apartment building in Los Angeles on Oct. 20, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

LOS ANGELES—The city council Dec. 5 adopted an ordinance that would limit rent increases on rent-stabilized units to 4 percent, or up to 6 percent if landlords cover gas and electric costs.

Councilors voted 10–2 in a second consideration of the ordinance. Mayor Karen Bass will need to sign and approve the ordinance before it can be enacted.