Rent Control: Long Beach vs Torrance
How do rent control rules compare between Long Beach, CA and Torrance, CA?
Torrance has fewer restrictions than Long Beach.
Long Beach, CA
Los Angeles County
Long Beach does not have its own rent control ordinance (repealed 2019).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.
View full Long Beach rules →Torrance, CA
Los Angeles County
Torrance has no local rent control. California AB 1482 caps rent increases at 5% plus CPI (max 10%) statewide for qualifying properties built before 2005.
View full Torrance rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Long Beach | Torrance |
|---|---|---|
| Local Rent Control | Repealed 2019 | None |
| State Law | AB 1482, 5% + CPI cap | - |
| Applies To | Properties 15+ years old | ~22,930 Torrance households |
| Exempt | Single-family, owner-occupied duplex | Single-family (some), post-2005 |
| State Cap | - | 5% + CPI (max 10%) per AB 1482 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
Torrance FAQ
Is there rent control in Torrance?
Local rent control measures may apply. Check with Torrance 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.
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