Know Your Rights: California’s New Tenant Protections & Rent Caps
Start: 2026-08-17 18:30:00 UTC Pacific Daylight Time (US & Canada) (GMT-07:00)
End: 2026-08-17 19:30:00 UTC Pacific Daylight Time (US & Canada) (GMT-07:00)
Event Type:
Virtual
A virtual link will be communicated before the event.
Host contact info joshua@abundanthousingla.org
Significant new tenant protections and local rent limits went into effect across Los Angeles and California on July 1. Do you know how these changes impact your lease, your rent, and your rights as a tenant?
Join Abundant Housing LA (AHLA) and SAJE for an interactive, informative community webinar breaking down the latest housing laws. Whether you are trying to understand your local rent cap, deal with illegal rent increases, or know your rights around building maintenance, this session is designed to give you clear, actionable answers.
3 Things You Will Learn:
Local Rent Increase Limits: Get a clear breakdown of active rent caps, including the City of Los Angeles's 3% RSO limit and County unincorporated caps.
New Statewide Habitability & Eviction Protections: Understand your rights under key 2026 state laws, including mandatory working stoves and refrigerators (AB 628) and eviction protections for delayed benefits (AB 246).
Relocation Rights & Tenant Resources: Learn about updated relocation assistance figures and discover local legal aid clinics and resources to protect your home.
Following a 40-minute presentation, co-hosts Joshua Gonzales (AHLA) and Kyle Nelson (SAJE) will open the floor to answer your live questions.
🌐 Accessibility Note: Live Spanish interpretation is pending confirmation. Please indicate during registration if you require Spanish interpretation or other accessibility accommodations.