2025 Mandatory Apartment Compliance Repairs for Los Angeles County Property Owners
Stay ahead of costly fines and protect your rental property investment. New laws and mandatory repairs are now in effect across Los Angeles County. Whether you own duplexes, apartment complexes, or single-family rentals, understanding these 2025 compliance requirements is critical.
What Los Angeles County Property Owners Must Know for 2025
If you own or manage rental properties in Los Angeles County, especially in unincorporated areas, here are the most important updates for 2025 that could impact your property, your tenants, and your bottom line.
1. LA County Rental Housing Habitability Program (RHHP) Inspections
Los Angeles County has launched mandatory habitability inspections for all rental properties with 2 or more units, plus tenant-occupied single-family homes.
✔️ Key Requirements:
County inspections every 4 years.
Properties with past violations receive priority inspections.
30-day advance notice provided before inspections.
Health or safety hazards must be repaired within 24 hours.
Other code violations must be repaired within 21 days (30 days with proven progress).
💰 RHHP Fees:
Annual fee: $86 per rental unit.
Landlords may pass up to 50% of the fee to tenants.
⚠️ Non-Compliance Consequences:
Unresolved violations can place your property into the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP), leading to:
Withheld rental income.
$500 per unit administrative fines.
Mandatory County oversight.
✅ Pro Tip: Schedule a property inspection before the County does to avoid costly penalties.
2. New Repair and Move-In/Move-Out Photo Requirements (AB 2081 / AB 2801)
Protect your business and meet state documentation laws with required photos of your rental units:
Starting April 1, 2025:
✔️ Take before and after repair photos for all maintenance inside rental units.
Starting July 1, 2025 (New Tenancies):
✔️ Document unit condition with photos at move-in and after move-out.
These rules protect both landlords and tenants. Missing this requirement could result in legal issues or deposit disputes.
3. Lock Replacement Mandates for Domestic Violence Situations (AB 1051)
If a tenant or household member reports domestic violence, landlords must:
✔️ Replace exterior door locks within 24 hours, at no cost to the tenant.
✔️ Reimburse tenants within 21 days if they pay to change the locks themselves.
Failure to comply could expose you to lawsuits or local code enforcement actions.
4. New Rental Application and Fee Restrictions (AB 2493 & SB 611)
2025 brings stricter rules around rental applications and tenant fees:
✔️ Application fees allowed only if applications are processed in order received.
✔️ Written screening criteria must be provided upfront.
✔️ Landlords cannot charge extra fees for rent paid by check or serving legal notices.
✔️ For military tenants, higher security deposits require written disclosure and must be refundable within 6 months for good standing tenants.
✅ Why Property Owners Need to Act Now
Ignoring these new rental property laws can lead to:
❌ Expensive County fines and administrative fees.
❌ Legal disputes with tenants.
❌ Delayed rental income through REAP or court action.
❌ Damaged reputation with renters and the community.
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🛠️ Need Help Staying Compliant?
Our team stays ahead of Los Angeles County rental property laws so you don’t have to. We help landlords:
✔️ Prepare for County inspections.
✔️ Complete mandated repairs on time.
✔️ Handle required photo documentation.
✔️ Stay compliant with all new rental regulations.
Protect your property. Protect your profits. Stay legally compliant.
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