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Inglewood is a city in southwestern Los Angeles County, located just east of Los Angeles International Airport and home to SoFi Stadium. Like many communities across Los Angeles Metro, Inglewood experienced rapid rent increases in the late 2010s driven by major redevelopment projects and rising regional housing demand. In response, the Inglewood City Council enacted the Housing Protection Ordinance (HPO), which took effect on December 5, 2019, making Inglewood one of the earlier cities in the region to adopt a comprehensive local rent stabilization framework since the passage of AB 1482.
The HPO provides rent stabilization and just-cause eviction protections for eligible residential rental units. The ordinance's rent cap formula differs by property size: larger properties with 5 or more units are subject to a cap of 3% or CPI (whichever is greater, maximum 10%), while smaller properties with 4 or fewer units face a cap of 5% plus CPI (maximum 10%). As of the May 2025 CPI figure of 3.0%, the effective caps are 3.0% for 5+ unit buildings and 8.0% for buildings with 4 or fewer units. Landlords must register covered units annually with the City's residential registry.
For units not covered by the local HPO — such as those built within the last 15 years, single-family homes, or condominiums that received proper exemption notices — California's AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019) may serve as a statewide backstop, generally limiting annual rent increases to 5% plus local CPI (maximum 10%) and requiring just cause for eviction after 12 months of tenancy.
The Inglewood HPO applies to residential rental properties in the city, subject to a rolling 15-year construction exemption. Because the exemption is calculated from the current date, properties built before approximately 2010 are most likely covered, while those built in 2010 or later may fall outside the ordinance depending on their certificate of occupancy date.
Units covered by the HPO include:
Units exempt from the HPO include:
Note that under Costa-Hawkins (Civil Code §1954.50 et seq.), single-family homes and condominiums are exempt from local rent control statewide, regardless of the HPO. If your unit is exempt from the HPO, AB 1482 may still apply: it covers most residential units in California built before 2010 (the rolling 15-year cutoff) that are not single-family homes or condos, capping increases at 5% + local CPI (max 10%) and requiring just cause after 12 months of continuous residency.
The Inglewood HPO sets two separate rent increase caps depending on the size of the rental property:
Using the most recent published CPI figure of 3.0% (published May 14, 2025), the current effective caps are 3.0% for 5+ unit buildings and 8.0% for buildings with 4 or fewer units. These figures adjust annually based on updated CPI data, so tenants and landlords should check with the City for the current applicable rate each year.
Below-market rent increases: The ordinance also includes a provision for below-market rent adjustments. If a unit's current rent is less than 80% of the Fair Market Rent for the area, a landlord may apply for a higher increase — up to 8% for 5+ unit buildings and up to 10% for buildings with 4 or fewer units — through a petition process before the Rent Review Board.
Banked increases: Tenants and landlords should confirm with the City whether banked (deferred) increases are permitted under the HPO, as some ordinances allow landlords to accumulate unused annual increases and apply them in a later year up to the maximum cap. Consulting the City's Rent Stabilization Program directly is recommended for current policy on this point.
Landlords are required to provide proper written notice before implementing any rent increase, consistent with California state law (generally 30 days for increases of 10% or less, 90 days for larger increases).
The Inglewood HPO requires just cause for any eviction of a tenant in a covered unit. This means a landlord must have a legally recognized reason to terminate a tenancy and cannot simply remove a tenant without justification. Just-cause reasons are divided into at-fault and no-fault categories.
At-fault just-cause reasons (tenant is responsible) generally include:
No-fault just-cause reasons (tenant is not at fault) generally include:
Relocation assistance: The HPO requires landlords to pay relocation assistance to tenants displaced through no-fault evictions. The specific amount is set by the ordinance and may be updated periodically — tenants facing a no-fault eviction should contact the City's Rent Stabilization Program to confirm current relocation assistance requirements.
For units not covered by the HPO but subject to AB 1482, just-cause protections also apply after a tenant has resided in the unit for 12 months (or if any occupant has lived there for 24 months). AB 1482's just-cause list is similar but determined by state law rather than local ordinance.
Annual Residential Registry Registration: All landlords with covered rental units in Inglewood are required to register those units annually with the City's Rent Stabilization Program. Failure to register can affect a landlord's ability to impose rent increases or pursue evictions under the HPO. Registration fees are set by the City and typically passed through in part to tenants as a permitted surcharge.
The Rent Review Board: Inglewood's HPO is administered by the City and overseen by a Rent Review Board. The Board hears petitions from both tenants and landlords regarding disputes over rent increases, exemption status, maintenance standards, and other HPO-related issues.
How to file a petition: Either a landlord or a tenant may file a petition with the Rent Review Board. Tenants can file to challenge an unlawful rent increase, contest an exemption claim, or seek a reduction in rent based on decreased housing services. Landlords may file to seek above-guideline increases (e.g., for capital improvements or below-market rent adjustments). Petition forms are available through the City's Rent Stabilization Program office.
Anti-harassment provisions: The HPO includes protections against landlord harassment of tenants exercising their rights under the ordinance. Harassment can include threatening behavior, reducing services to force a tenant out, or interfering with a tenant's quiet enjoyment of the unit. Tenants who believe they are being harassed should document the conduct and contact the City or a legal aid organization.
Maintenance and habitability: The HPO may allow tenants to petition for rent reductions if a landlord fails to maintain the unit in a habitable condition or reduces housing services (such as parking, laundry, or utilities) that were previously included in the rent.
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The first stop for any Inglewood renter with questions about rent increases, evictions, or registration should be the City of Inglewood Rent Stabilization Program. Contact them directly through the City's official website to access petition forms, current CPI-based caps, registration information, and staff assistance.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Rent control laws, CPI adjustment rates, and local ordinance details change frequently. Always verify current rules with the City of Inglewood's Rent Stabilization Program or consult a qualified attorney or legal aid organization such as the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles before taking action related to your tenancy.
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