Inglewood Rental Laws & Rent Control (2026)
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Inglewood is in Los Angeles County, California. It adds local protections on top of statewide law: Just-cause protection start, Local rent increase cap, Annual rental registration fee, No-fault relocation assistance. Confirm each rule's current scope with the city before acting.
Inglewood local rules (4)
These sit on top of the statewide rules below. Each one links to the official Inglewood source we track it from. Scope can depend on the building’s age, unit count and tenancy — verify against the source before acting.
Just-cause protection start
Effective June 2019From day 1 of the tenancy
Local just cause from start of tenancy for covered units; <15 yr construction exempt.
Official Inglewood sourceLocal rent increase cap
Tracked rate: 3.7% — confirm coverage and tiers below
5+ units: greater of 3% or CPI, currently displayed as 3.7%; 4 or fewer covered units: 5% + CPI, displayed as 8.7%; absolute max 10%. The official page says published 5/12/2026 but retains inconsistent FY 2025-26 and after-6/30/2025 labels. Confirm the effective period with Inglewood Housing Protection before relying on this rate for a notice. Reviewed 2026-08-30.
Official Inglewood sourceAnnual rental registration fee
Effective January 2025$206 per unit
2+ unit properties must register in the Online Residential Registry; 50% passthrough if paid on time.
Official Inglewood sourceNo-fault relocation assistance
Effective January 20243x monthly rent + adders ($2,000 minor; up to $7,500 senior/disabled)
No-fault: base 3x rent + $2,000 if minor resides + tenure adder $2,000–$5,000, or $7,500 if 62+/disabled. Within 15 days of notice.
Official Inglewood source
Statewide laws that apply in Inglewood
- California Security Deposit Law (2026)
California security deposit limits, the 21-day return deadline, allowed deductions, photos, and bad-faith penalties under Civil Code §1950.5.
- California Rent Increase Laws & AB 1482 Rent Cap (2026)
California AB 1482 rent caps, increase frequency, exemptions, and 30- or 90-day notice rules under Civil Code §§1947.12 and 827.
- California Just Cause Eviction Rules (AB 1482, §1946.2)
California AB 1482 just-cause eviction rules, at-fault and no-fault grounds, relocation assistance, and notice requirements.
- California Habitability & Repair Duties (§1941.1, SB 721)
California habitability and repair duties under Civil Code §1941.1, plus SB 721 balcony inspection rules for multifamily buildings.
- California Security Deposit Photo Rules (AB 2801, 2026)
California AB 2801 move-in and move-out photo requirements, deposit deductions, and professional-cleaning limits under §1950.5.
- California Working Stove & Refrigerator Law (AB 628, 2026)
California AB 628 stove and refrigerator habitability requirements for leases entered, amended, or extended from January 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Inglewood have rent control?
- Inglewood has its own local rent ordinance in addition to California's statewide AB 1482 cap. Local rules can be stricter, so confirm your unit's specific limit before raising rent.
- What security-deposit limit applies in Inglewood?
- California's statewide limit applies: one month's rent as of July 1, 2024 (AB 12), with a narrow small-landlord two-month exception. The deposit must be returned within 21 days.
This page is general information about California law, not legal advice, and may not reflect the latest changes or your city’s local ordinances. Verify against the current statute or consult a California attorney before acting. Last reviewed: June 26, 2026.