City Council Update 11/12/25: A Meaningful Win for Housing Providers
City Council Update 11/12/25: A Meaningful Win for Housing Providers
City Council Update: A Meaningful Win for Housing Providers
Following November 12th, 2025 City Council follow-up meeting, the motion on rent adjustments officially passed and the final version is significantly more moderated than what was originally proposed. This outcome reflects the power of coordinated advocacy, unified landlord turnout, and strategic collaboration across the housing provider community.
What Passed?
Under the adopted framework, annual rent adjustments for RSO properties will now include:
- A rent adjustment range of 1% to 4%
- A CPI capture of 90%
- Removal of supplemental increases for landlord-paid utilities
- Elimination of additional rent increases tied to dependent occupants
Next Steps?
The City Attorney will now draft the formal ordinance language before sending it to the Mayor for signature, a process expected to move quickly.
The final version of this motion is substantially better for landlords due to collective efforts:
- The floor increased from 0% → 1%
- The cap increased from 3% → 4%
- CPI capture increased from 60% → 90%
This shift represents millions of dollars saved for owners citywide, a meaningful outcome made possible by strong participation, public testimony, and coordinated advocacy.
Landlords Being Present Made a HUGE Difference!!!
Landlords again demonstrated a powerful presence at City Hall, representing an estimated three-quarters of all attendees. Your voices were heard, and your engagement directly shaped today’s result.
A Special Thank-You to The Organizing Partners
This effort would not have been possible without key leaders who mobilized, organized, and unified the landlord community.
We extend our sincere appreciation to:
- Vibrant LA
- AAGLA
- CAA
- And especially, Nadav Zohar, Partner at Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP, 915 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1650 | Los Angeles, CA 90017, 800.577.4587 x1524 | F 800.921.5131 | www.kts-law.com
Nadav played a major role in coordinating these efforts, from rallying housing providers across multiple neighborhoods to organizing transportation that ensured landlords could attend, participate, and make a meaningful impact at City Hall. His leadership and commitment were instrumental in driving a more balanced outcome.
Southern California Apartment Group will continue monitoring developments closely and will keep you updated as implementation details emerge.
The meeting's result is a powerful reminder that when landlords show up and speak up, policy outcomes shift.
Your trusted apartment specialist,
Shant Sherbetdjian
Team Southern California Apartment Group
Office: 626-657-8150
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