West Hollywood rent stabilization, in plain English.

West Hollywood Rent Stabilization applies if:

• The building is inside the City of West Hollywood.
• The building has two or more rental units.
• Certificate of occupancy was issued before July 1, 1979.
• The unit is not otherwise exempt.

The most reliable check is the City of West Hollywood’s Rent Stabilization Division (look up by address on weho.org).

For the period September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026, the General Adjustment is approximately 2.5 percent. WeHo’s annual cap typically lands between Santa Monica’s CPI-tied number and the LA RSO’s flat 3%.

• One increase per 12 months.
• Written notice in the prescribed form.
• 30 / 60 / 90 day notice rules per increase size.

West Hollywood’s just-cause rules apply to all tenancies on covered units, not just those over 12 months.

At-fault grounds include non-payment, lease violations, nuisance, illegal activity.

No-fault grounds include owner move-in (with strict requirements and minimum stay), substantial remodel, demolition, Ellis Act withdrawal.

No-fault evictions require relocation assistance. WeHo amounts depend on tenant category and length of tenancy.

Common violations:

• Rent increase above the General Adjustment.
• Notice that doesn’t use the prescribed form.
• Owner-move-in claim that doesn’t actually result in an owner moving in.
• Retaliation against a tenant who complained.

1. Save the evidence.
2. File a complaint with the West Hollywood Rent Stabilization Division.
3. Talk to a tenant attorney.