ADU Rental Restrictions: Lakewood vs South Gate
How do adu rental restrictions rules compare between Lakewood, CA and South Gate, CA?
Lakewood, CA
Los Angeles County
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South Gate, CA
Los Angeles County
ADUs in South Gate cannot be rented for terms shorter than 30 days. Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(6) prohibits short-term rentals of ADUs statewide. Long-term rentals (30+ days) are permitted and may be subject to AB 1482 statewide rent caps.
View full South Gate rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Lakewood | South Gate |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum rental term | - | 30 days (Cal. Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(6)) |
| Short-term rentals | - | Prohibited statewide for ADUs |
| Rent control | - | AB 1482 cap of 5% + CPI may apply (Civ. Code §1947.12) |
| JADU rental | - | Long-term only; owner-occupancy required for SFD or JADU |
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Lakewood FAQ
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South Gate FAQ
Can I list my South Gate ADU on Airbnb?
No. State law (Cal. Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(6)) prohibits renting ADUs for terms under 30 days statewide. South Gate enforces this through Title 11.
Is my ADU subject to rent control?
If your property meets AB 1482 criteria (Civ. Code §1947.12) — typically multi-unit buildings 15+ years old, or single-family rentals owned by a corporation — the 5% + CPI annual cap applies.
Do I have to register my ADU as a rental?
South Gate does not have a separate ADU rental registry, but the unit must be permitted and meet the 30-day minimum rental rule.
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