WHITTIER CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL RENTAL REQUIREMENTS & LAWS

One thing I pay particular attention to when working with Whittier rental-property owners is the property's exact location. Having a Whittier mailing address doesn't necessarily mean the property is within the incorporated City of Whittier. Properties within city limits and those in unincorporated Los Angeles County may be subject to different rental requirements.

Here are the local requirements and statewide rental laws I reference when working with residential rental properties in Whittier California because they may affect how the property is rented and operated.

1. Unincorporated Whittier: Los Angeles County Requirements That May Apply

• LA County Code Chapter 8.52: Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protections Ordinance, where applicable.
• LA County Code § 8.52.120: Notice of Tenant Rights, including applicable posting and delivery requirements.
• LA County Code § 8.60.050: Notice of Tenant Right to Counsel, including posting and notification requirements.
• LA County Code Chapter 8.52: Rental registration requirements for covered properties.
• LA County Code Chapter 8.52: Additional county rent increase and tenancy termination protections.

2. California Statewide Rental Requirements

These generally apply throughout California, including incorporated and unincorporated Whittier, where the property is covered.

• AB 1482, Civil Code §§ 1947.12 and 1946.2: Rent increase limits and just-cause protections.
• AB 12, Civil Code § 1950.5: Security-deposit limits.
• AB 2801, Civil Code § 1950.5: Security-deposit photographic documentation.
• AB 628, Civil Code § 1941.1: Habitability requirements, including working stoves and refrigerators.

Whether these requirements apply depends on your property's exact location, type, and circumstances. If you have questions about your specific rental property, feel free to reach out to me.