What LA apartment owners need to know

Plain-language guides to the market, rent control, evictions, new laws and taxes for multifamily owners across Los Angeles County. Reviewed and updated as rules change. Last reviewed October 16, 2026.

Market updates

Prices, cap rates, rents and what is moving the LA apartment market.

State of the LA Multifamily Market: Q3 2026Cap rates, price per unit, vacancy, rents and construction for Los Angeles apartment buildings in the third quarter of 2026, and what it means for owners thinking about selling.Read the guide →

Rent control and evictions

How much you can raise rent this year and the rules for ending a tenancy.

2026 Rent Increase Limits in Los Angeles CountyHow much you can raise rent in 2026-2027: City of LA RSO, California AB 1482, Santa Monica, Pasadena and unincorporated LA County, with effective dates and notice rules.Read the guide → Eviction Rules for LA Apartment Owners (2026)Just cause rules, at-fault and no-fault evictions, relocation assistance, notices and the eviction timeline for apartment buildings in Los Angeles.Read the guide →

New laws and compliance

State and city rules that took effect recently, plus building safety requirements.

New Laws for California Apartment Owners in 2026California and Los Angeles rental housing laws that took effect in 2025 and 2026: appliances, security deposits, fees, evictions, RSO formula changes and Measure ULA updates.Read the guide → Seismic Retrofit Rules for LA Apartment BuildingsWhat Los Angeles soft-story and non-ductile concrete retrofit ordinances require, how costs can be shared with tenants, and how retrofit status affects a sale.Read the guide →

Taxes

Transfer taxes and deferring capital gains when you sell.

Measure ULA: A Guide for Apartment SellersHow the City of Los Angeles Measure ULA transfer tax works in 2026: rates, the $5.4M and $10.9M thresholds, which cities are exempt, and how sellers plan around it.Read the guide → 1031 Exchange Basics for Apartment OwnersHow a 1031 exchange works when you sell an apartment building: the 45-day and 180-day deadlines, qualified intermediaries, replacement property rules and common mistakes.Read the guide →

Selling your building

What to prepare so your building sells faster and for more.

Checklist: Preparing Your Apartment Building for SaleThe documents, inspections and decisions that help an LA apartment building sell faster and for a higher price, from rent roll and T-12 to retrofit status and 1031 planning.Read the guide →

General information, not legal or tax advice. Always confirm current rules with the city, county or state agency, or with your attorney or CPA.