On Wednesday, October 1, the Los Angeles City Council’s Housing and Homelessness Committee heard a critical report back from the LA Housing Department and the Economic Roundtable on recommended changes to the Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (LARSO). This decades-old policy is LA’s rent control law, designed to limit how much rent can increase each year. But the formula used to calculate annual increases hasn’t been updated in 40 years—allowing rents to skyrocket while tenants struggle to stay housed.
That’s why we are calling on committee members to vote YES on capping annual rent increases at 3%. This common-sense measure will help keep families in their homes, slow the tide of displacement, and move Los Angeles one step closer to true housing justice.
A Full House for Rent Justice
The energy inside City Hall was undeniable. Organizations, including ACCE, SCOPE, Black Women for Wellness, Inner City Struggle, SAJE, KIWA and many more, packed the chamber—filling both sides of the room. Speaker after speaker raised their voices with power and passion, reminding the council that housing is a human right and that a 3% rent cap is essential for stability and dignity in Los Angeles.
Community Leadership on Display
Only one of our members was given time to address the council, but her voice carried the weight of many. La Tanya Davis, a landlord herself, spoke from the heart, emphasizing that capping rent increases at 3% is not only necessary but fair—for tenants and for landlords alike. Her testimony reminded the committee that this is not a battle between renters and landlords, but a united call for a balanced system that works for everyone—especially our children who are impacted by homelessness.
What’s Next
Now, the decision is in the hands of the committee. We urge every member to side with the people of Los Angeles and vote YES to cap rent at 3%.
The future of affordable housing in Los Angeles depends on it.