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Inglewood, CA Rent Control 2026

Inglewood has rent control: 5% annual cap on increases. Know the rules before your next rent increase.

Rent control applies in Inglewood. Annual increases are capped at 5%. Exceeding the cap voids the increase and tenants can recover overpayments plus penalties.

Key Takeaways — Inglewood Rent Control

  • Local rent control: Yes — 5%
  • Covered properties: Multifamily units 15+ years old
  • Enforcement: Inglewood Housing Division
  • Violation risk: Excess increases must be refunded + enforcement penalties

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Rent Control in Inglewood

Inglewood landlords must follow California state law on rent control. Understanding the specific rules, deadlines, and penalties can prevent costly violations.

5%

annual rent cap

Inglewood Housing Division

enforcement

$2,903

median 2BR rent

Inglewood-Specific Rules

Inglewood has local regulations that go beyond California state law:

Inglewood Residential Tenant Protections Ordinance (2019) limits annual rent increases to 5% for covered multifamily units. Supplements AB 1482 with local enforcement. Inglewood enacted these protections in response to rising rents driven by SoFi Stadium and regional development.

Penalty Warning

Violate California rent control rules in Inglewood and you could owe back-rent to tenants and face enforcement action. At Inglewood's median rent of $2,903/month, even a single violation adds up fast.

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How we researched this page: Rent control rules are based on California state statutes. Rent data comes from HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Los Angeles County. Last updated: August 2026.
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Reviewed by Rachid Abadli

Founder & CEO, LeaseBase · Sacramento landlord · Self-managing since 2019

LeaseBase is a property management platform — not a law firm. Consult an attorney for legal advice specific to your situation.

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