On October 1, 2021, the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) launched the County’s first online Rent Registry.
The L.A. County Rent Registry, which contains portals for both property owners and tenants, will allow property owners to register and update property information, report changes in tenancy, pay annual registration fees, track case status and request exemptions.
The registry will add enhanced functions in the upcoming months for property owners and tenants, including the ability to submit applications for rent adjustments, as well as property owner requests for capital improvement and primary renovation passthroughs, and notifications of termination of tenancy directly to DCBA.
DCBA’s Housing and Tenant Protections Division will be hosting informational webinars on the registry for property owners and landlords, and will house helpful materials, user guides, and tutorials on its website, at dcba.lacounty.gov/rentregistry.
“Tenant protections are an indispensable tool for housing protection, but effective protection relies on effective administration of housing regulations, which is why we’re excited about the launch of the County’s innovative online Rent Registry,” said DCBA Director Rafael Carbajal. “Through the registry, the County will ensure the availability of quality housing for LA County residents, make it easier for property owners and landlords register their rental properties and meet their responsibilities, increase transparency, and improve fairness in the LA County rental market.”
Under the County’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) and Mobilehome Rent Stabilization Ordinance (MRSO), property owners in unincorporated Los Angeles County are required to register their units or mobilehome spaces by
For more information on the LA County Rent Registry, visit dcba.lacounty.gov/rentregistry or call (800) 593-8222.