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Beverly Hills, a wealthy enclave in Los Angeles County known for its luxury estates and high-end commercial corridor, enacted the Beverly Hills Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) to protect renters in multi-unit residential buildings from steep rent increases and unjust evictions. The ordinance applies primarily to apartments in buildings that received their certificate of occupancy before February 1, 1995, ensuring that long-term tenants in older rental stock have meaningful stability in one of California's most expensive rental markets.
The Beverly Hills RSO is administered by the city's Rent Stabilization Division within the Community Development Department. The ordinance divides covered units into two chapters: Chapter 5, whose maximum allowable rent increase is updated monthly (set at 3.27% as of December 18, 2025), and Chapter 6, whose cap is updated annually each June (set at 3% as of June 2025). Landlords may raise rent only once every 12 months per tenancy and must provide at least 30 days' written notice. All covered rental units must be registered annually with the city.
Tenants living in units not covered by the RSO — including newer buildings, single-family homes, and condominiums — may still have protections under California's AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019), which limits annual rent increases to 5% plus local CPI (capped at 10%) and requires just-cause justification for evictions in qualifying statewide-covered tenancies.
The Beverly Hills Rent Stabilization Ordinance applies to residential rental units that meet all of the following criteria:
The following property types are exempt from the Beverly Hills RSO:
Note on AB 1482: If your unit is exempt from the Beverly Hills RSO — for example, because it is in a building built after 1994, is a single-family home, or is a condominium — you may still qualify for protections under California's statewide AB 1482 Tenant Protection Act. AB 1482 generally covers tenants in buildings that are at least 15 years old where neither the unit nor the landlord is otherwise exempt. AB 1482 caps annual rent increases at 5% plus local CPI (maximum 10%) and requires just cause for eviction after 12 months of tenancy.
The Beverly Hills RSO divides covered rental units into two chapters, each with its own rent increase schedule:
Regardless of chapter, the following rules apply to all rent increases under the Beverly Hills RSO:
For units not covered by the RSO, AB 1482's statewide cap of 5% + local CPI (not to exceed 10% total) applies where the tenant has resided in the unit for at least 12 months and the building is at least 15 years old.
Covered tenants under the Beverly Hills Rent Stabilization Ordinance may only be evicted for a lawful just-cause reason. Just-cause protections are divided into at-fault and no-fault categories.
At-fault just-cause reasons (tenant is responsible):
No-fault just-cause reasons (tenant is not at fault):
Relocation assistance: Tenants displaced through no-fault evictions — including owner move-in, Ellis Act withdrawal, or substantial rehabilitation — are generally entitled to relocation assistance under the Beverly Hills RSO. The amount varies depending on the basis for the eviction and the tenant's circumstances; contact the Rent Stabilization Division to confirm current relocation assistance amounts.
Tenants in units covered by AB 1482 but not the local RSO also receive just-cause protections after 12 months of continuous occupancy, with relocation assistance required for certain no-fault terminations equal to one month's rent.
Rent Stabilization Division & Registration: The Beverly Hills RSO is administered by the Rent Stabilization Division of the City's Community Development Department. Landlords of covered units are required to register all rental units annually with the Division and pay an annual registration fee. Failure to register may limit a landlord's ability to collect rent increases. Tenants can verify whether their unit is registered by contacting the Division directly.
Filing a Petition: Both landlords and tenants may file petitions with the Rent Stabilization Division. Tenants may petition for a rent reduction if the landlord has failed to maintain the unit in habitable condition or has reduced services. Landlords may petition for a rent increase above the standard cap to recover eligible capital improvement costs or increased operating expenses. Petitions are reviewed by a hearing officer, and both parties may present evidence.
Short-Term Rental Prohibition: Beverly Hills prohibits short-term rentals citywide. All residential rental agreements must be for a minimum lease term of 12 months. This applies to all residential units in the city, not just RSO-covered ones, and means that platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO cannot lawfully be used for residential units in Beverly Hills.
Anti-Harassment Provisions: The Beverly Hills RSO prohibits landlord harassment of tenants in covered units. Prohibited conduct includes interfering with a tenant's quiet enjoyment, threatening tenants, removing or impairing essential services (heat, hot water, utilities), and any action designed to coerce a tenant into vacating. Tenants who believe they are being harassed should document all incidents and contact the Rent Stabilization Division or seek legal assistance.
Contact the Rent Stabilization Division: Tenants and landlords with questions about coverage, registration status, allowable increases, or petition procedures should contact the Beverly Hills Rent Stabilization Division via the city's official website at beverlyhills.org or by calling the Community Development Department.
Use RentCheckMe's address checker to quickly determine whether your Beverly Hills rental unit falls under the local RSO or is instead covered by California's statewide AB 1482 protections. Enter your address to see coverage status, applicable rent caps, and eviction rules specific to your unit.
The following resources can help Beverly Hills tenants understand and enforce their rights:
This article is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Rent control laws and local ordinances change frequently; the information here reflects available data as of May 2026 but may not reflect subsequent amendments. For advice specific to your situation, contact the Beverly Hills Rent Stabilization Division, a licensed California attorney, or a qualified legal aid organization in Los Angeles County.
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