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Chapter XV — RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE›Article 1

SEC. 151.04. RESTRICTION ON RENTS.

Los Angeles Rent Stabilization & Housing — LAMC Chapters XV-XVI · 2026-08 edition · updated 2026-09-23 · Los Angeles

(Amended by Ord. No. 174,501, Eff. 4/11/02.)

A. It shall be unlawful for any landlord to demand, accept or retain more than the maximum adjusted rent permitted pursuant to this chapter or regulation or orders adopted pursuant to this chapter.

B. (Repealed by Ord. No. 184,822, Eff. 4/30/17.)

C. It shall be unlawful for any landlord or landlord’s agent to demand or require an electronic funds transfer or online internet payment as the exclusive method of payment of rent, security deposits, surcharges or other housing service fees. (Added by Ord. No. 182,359, Eff. 1/26/13.)

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