Rental Inspections in Los Angeles, CA (2026)
2 verified rental inspections rules for Los Angeles, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Inspection Programs
The Systematic Code Enforcement Program (SCEP), created in 1998, provides routine inspections of all residential buildings with 2 or more rental units at least once every 4 years. Approximately 880,000 multifamily units are subject to SCEP. The LA Housing Department (LAHD) administers the program.
Los Angeles SCEP Rental Inspection Program
Some RestrictionsLos Angeles Ordinance No. 172,109 (Systematic Code Enforcement Program), eff. 7/15/1998; LAHD SCEP Bulletin
The Mayor adopted the Systematic Code Enforcement Program (SCEP) program on July 1, 1998 (Ordinance No. 172,109, effective 7/15/98)... owners of all dwelling units, efficiency dwelling units, guest rooms, and suites, as defined in LAMC, Section 12.03, and duplexes in the City of Los Angeles, rented or offered for rent for living or dwelling purposes... are subject to inspection at least once ev...
Tenant Complaint Process
A Los Angeles tenant who loses elevator, security-gate, or air-conditioning service, or suffers any Civil Code § 1941.1 habitability violation, can file a Habitability Enforcement Program complaint under LAMC § 153.03 after giving the landlord 20 days' written notice. The Housing Department schedules a hearing 30 to 45 days later and can refer the unit for inspection or into REAP and rent reduction.
Los Angeles Habitability Complaint Filing (HEP)
Some RestrictionsLos Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) § 153.03 A.1, A.2
A. Filing of Complaint. 1. Either a tenant or enforcement agency may initiate a complaint with the Department alleging the existence of a habitability violation in a residential rental unit subject to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance. For purposes of this division the term 'enforcement agency' includes, but is not limited to, the Health Department, the Department of Building and Safety, Los Ang...
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