IF YOU RECEIVED A RENT REGISTRY LETTER

OUR CALL VOLUME IS HEAVY. BEFORE YOU CALL…

If you own property or a mobilehome park in unincorporated LA County, you may be required to register your property with the County and pay registration fees annually.
  • Telephone wait times may be long. Before you call DCBA for assistance, click the image to watch a short video about what it means if you received a rent registry letter in the mail.
  • Visit our rent registry website to check more online videos and frequently asked questions.
  • If you still need help, consider making an appointment for in-person or telephone service at a time that’s convenient for you.
  • We may be able to answer your question by email at rentregistry@dcba.lacounty.gov
Thank you for your patience. We are happy to serve you.

MOST RENT INCREASES LIMITED TO 4% THIS YEAR

From Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024, landlords cannot raise rent by more than 4% in rent-stabilized units in unincorporated LA County. (The 4% rent increase cap for mobilehome spaces in unincorporated LA County is set to expire on June 30, 2024.) To learn more about how the rent increase cap and rent stabilization ordinances protect LA County tenants and mobilehome space renters, click “For Tenants.” Landlords can learn about available resources by clicking “For Landlords.”

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Learn More about Our Services and How We Can Help

You can reach our skilled counselors Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at
(800) 593-8222 or via email at rent@dcba.lacounty.gov.
For the most efficient service, schedule an appointment to speak with a counselor at your preferred time.

HOUSING & TENANT PROTECTION WEBINARS

Learn more about your rights as a tenant or a landlord from DCBA’s Tenant Protection Experts. Click here for a list of upcoming and archived webinars.

TENANT PROTECTIONS POLICY TOOLKIT

The Tenant Protections Policy Toolkit is a tool to assist policymakers and city officials with the design and implementation of tenant protections policy in the post-COVID-19 era.

RENTAL HOUSING OVERSIGHT COMMISSION

The Rental Housing Oversight Commission protects tenants from rent increases that are inconsistent with County Code and ensures landlords and mobilehome park owners receive a fair return on rents.

LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR COMMERCIAL TENANTS

Bet Tzedek and LA Represents help small business owners in Los Angeles find free legal resources to address COVID-19 related problems. Learn more about services and eligibility requirements here.

FREE LEGAL SERVICES FOR TENANTS FACING EVICTION

Stay Housed L.A., a program launched by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors, offers free legal services to tenants facing eviction. The program provides resources for L.A. County residents who experienced economic hardship amid the COVID-19 crisis to get legal and other assistance to stay in their homes.

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