As of now, no rent hikes will be allowed for most L.A. tenants until 2023. What is celebrated by tenants and their advocates is lamented by landlords, who say the freeze puts them in an untenable situation. Washington, D.C., is prohibiting rent hikes in all apartments citywide, but those rules expire at the end of this month. Even with the rent freeze, many tenants in L.A. have suffered significantly. Guardado plans to remain in his current Studio City apartment for a while.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 03, 2022 17:01 UTC