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What Property Owners Should Know About Los Angeles City’s Active Emergency Price Restrictions

June 9, 2026 0 Comment Category: Estate Law

While emergency price restrictions have expired at both the state and Los Angeles County levels, the City of Los Angeles remains subject to active citywide emergency price restrictions tied to the January 2025 wildfire emergency.

As of the publication of this article, those restrictions remain in effect throughout the City of Los Angeles. Housing providers, property managers, and rental housing operators should continue monitoring developments and any future City Council action that may affect the duration of these restrictions.

For property owners, understanding the distinction between expired county restrictions and active city restrictions is important when evaluating rent increases and other housing-related decisions.

Understanding the Current Status of Emergency Restrictions

Over the past year, emergency declarations and related pricing restrictions have applied at different levels of government throughout California and Los Angeles.

While statewide restrictions and Los Angeles County restrictions have expired, the City of Los Angeles continues to maintain active citywide emergency price restrictions related to the January 2025 wildfire emergency.

Because city restrictions remain active, housing providers operating within the City of Los Angeles should continue reviewing current requirements carefully before implementing rent increases or other pricing adjustments.

What Property Owners Should Know

• Los Angeles County emergency price restrictions expired on May 28, 2026.

• City of Los Angeles emergency price restrictions remain active.

• Housing providers operating within the City of Los Angeles should continue complying with current requirements while restrictions remain in effect.

• Property owners considering rent increases should carefully review applicable regulations before implementing any changes.

City Council Review of Emergency Restrictions

The Los Angeles City Council was scheduled to consider a proposal regarding the extension of citywide emergency price restrictions on June 3, 2026.

As of the publication of this article, housing providers should continue monitoring developments related to the proposal and any subsequent City Council action. The City of Los Angeles remains subject to active citywide emergency price restrictions unless and until further action is taken.

Because emergency restrictions remain active, property owners should continue reviewing current requirements carefully before implementing rent adjustments or other pricing changes.

Current Status

While state and county emergency price restrictions have expired, City of Los Angeles emergency price restrictions remain active.

Property owners should continue monitoring City Council actions and official City communications regarding any future decisions affecting these restrictions.

Additional information regarding the proposal may become available following the City’s review process.

Guidance for Los Angeles Property Owners

Because emergency price restrictions remain active within the City of Los Angeles, housing providers should continue monitoring developments and any future City Council actions affecting rental housing operations.

Property owners considering rent adjustments may wish to review current requirements carefully before implementing any changes, as citywide restrictions remain in effect pending further action by the City.

Davidovich Stone Law Group continues to monitor developments affecting Los Angeles housing providers and will provide updates as additional information becomes available.

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FAQ

Have Los Angeles County emergency price restrictions expired?
Yes. Los Angeles County’s countywide emergency price restrictions expired effective May 28, 2026.

Are City of Los Angeles restrictions still active?
Yes. Citywide emergency price restrictions remain active within the City of Los Angeles.

What action has the City Council considered regarding these restrictions?
The Los Angeles City Council was scheduled to review a proposal concerning the extension of citywide emergency price restrictions. Property owners should continue monitoring official City communications for updates regarding the proposal and any future action.

Can property owners still increase rent?
Property owners should carefully review applicable requirements before implementing rent increases while citywide emergency restrictions remain in effect.

Where can I find updates regarding the proposal?
Property owners may monitor City Council communications, review meeting agendas, and follow future updates regarding any actions affecting emergency price restrictions.