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Rent Control: El Monte vs Long Beach

How do rent control rules compare between El Monte, CA and Long Beach, CA?

El Monte and Long Beach have similar restriction levels.

El Monte, CA

Los Angeles County

Some Restrictions

El Monte has a mobile home park rent stabilization ordinance (Ch. 8.70) capping annual increases to cost-of-living adjustments. For other residential units, statewide AB 1482 applies: 5% + CPI or 10% max annual increase.

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Long Beach, CA

Los Angeles County

Some Restrictions

Long Beach does not have its own rent control ordinance (repealed 2019). Rent increases are governed by CA AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019), capping rent at 5% + CPI annually. Applies to properties 15+ years old; exempts single-family homes and owner-occupied duplexes.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactEl MonteLong Beach
Mobile HomesLocal rent control (Ch. 8.70)-
BaselineRents frozen as of July 1, 2015-
Other UnitsAB 1482 state law applies-
Cap5% + CPI or 10% max (AB 1482)-
Local Rent Control-Repealed 2019
State Law-AB 1482, 5% + CPI cap
Applies To-Properties 15+ years old
Exempt-Single-family, owner-occupied duplex

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

El Monte FAQ

Is there rent control in El Monte?

Local rent control measures may apply. Check with El Monte housing department for covered units, allowable increases, and tenant rights.

How much notice is required before a rent increase?

Typically 30 days for month-to-month tenancies and at lease renewal for fixed-term leases. Some states require 60 to 90 days for larger increases. Check state landlord-tenant law for specifics.

Long Beach FAQ

Is my apartment rent-controlled?

Units in buildings with 2+ units built before February 1, 1995 are covered under Measure EA.

How much can my rent increase?

Annual increases are capped at 3% or 60% of CPI, whichever is lower.

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