Redondo Beach Rent Control Guide: State Rent Cap, Just Cause and Selling a Rental

Last updated November 13, 2026. Reviewed by the Cash Home Buyers CA team.

Redondo Beach rent rules at a glance

Local rent cap	None found. Redondo Beach is not on the Attorney General’s chart of local rent stabilization laws
State rent cap (LA Area)	5% plus CPI, max 10%: 8.7% for increases starting 8/1/2026 to 7/31/2027 (8% for 8/1/2025 to 7/31/2026)
Just cause	State rules apply after 12 months in the unit
City fair housing contractor	Housing Rights Center, 1-800-477-5977
Free landlord-tenant mediation	Choice Mediation, through the city Housing Office, (310) 318-0635
Condo conversion notices	City code sets tenant notice and purchase-option periods (Article 4, Special Use Regulations)

Does Redondo Beach have rent control?

Not a local rent cap that we could find. The California Attorney General keeps a chart of every city and county rent stabilization law it has been told about, and Redondo Beach is not on it.

The city’s own fair housing page points renters and landlords to a Housing Rights Center workshop that covers rent increase limits and eviction protections under the California Tenant Protection Act, also known as AB 1482. That tells you which rules apply: the statewide ones.

Redondo Beach is in Los Angeles County, so the “Los Angeles Area” row of the state chart governs. It lists 8% for increases starting between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026, and 8.7% for increases starting between August 1, 2026 and July 31, 2027.

Do not confuse Redondo Beach with its neighbors. The city of Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Culver City and Inglewood each run their own rent programs with registration, lower caps and their own eviction rules. Redondo Beach does not appear to have a comparable program, so a rental house or small building here is generally governed by state law unless a specific city provision applies.

What the city does offer: fair housing help and free mediation

The city contracts with the Housing Rights Center, a nonprofit that educates the public on fair housing law and investigates reported discrimination, and it lists a toll-free number for landlord and tenant questions, 1-800-477-5977.

It also contracts with Choice Mediation so that landlords and tenants in Redondo Beach can use mediation for landlord-tenant disputes at no charge. The Housing Office number for that service is (310) 318-0635.

If you are thinking about selling a rented property and a tenant dispute is in the way, mediation is a low-cost step to try before notices or court.

A rule that matters if you own a small building: condo conversions

Redondo Beach’s municipal code, in Article 4 on special use regulations, has provisions for converting rental units to condominiums.

The excerpt we could read describes a minimum 180-day notice before eviction from the time units are offered for sale, a 90-day exclusive option for tenants to purchase, and moving expenses for tenants still renting after the tentative map is approved.

That section is about conversions, not ordinary sales, so it does not change what happens when you sell a rented house to an investor or a buyer who will occupy it.

If you own a small building and a buyer plans to convert it, read the full article on the city’s code site and talk to the city planning division first.

Redondo Beach’s 2019 emergency ordinance

In November 2019 the city adopted an emergency ordinance limiting no-fault evictions and rent increases just ahead of the state law taking effect, according to local press coverage at the time.

The state law has since replaced that stopgap for practical purposes, and we did not find a current local ordinance on the city’s website, so we describe the state rules as the working framework. Check with the city if you are relying on any older local rule.

The state rules that apply either way

State law sets the floor. Under Civil Code 1947.12, a covered owner may not raise rent more than 5 percent plus the local change in the cost of living, or 10 percent, whichever is lower, in any 12-month period.

The California Attorney General rent cap chart lists 8.7% for increases starting between August 1, 2026 and July 31, 2027 in the Los Angeles Area (Los Angeles and Orange counties) row.

That cap covers most rental housing more than 15 years old, and it covers single-family homes and condos only when a corporation or similar entity owns them. If a tenant moves out and a new tenant moves in, the owner may set the starting rent.

(Civil Code 1947.12; Civil Code 1954.52 lets owners set rents on units that can be sold separately.)

State just cause rules in Civil Code 1946.2 work the same way in every city. After a tenant has lived in a unit 12 months, the owner needs a stated reason to end the tenancy.

The Attorney General landlord-tenant page lists the at-fault reasons (such as non-payment of rent, breach of a material lease term, and criminal activity) and the no-fault reasons (owner move-in, demolition or a substantial remodel, and complying with a government order).

Since April 1, 2024, an owner move-in requires the owner or a close relative to move in within 90 days and live there at least 12 consecutive months, and a substantial remodel must be real work that needs a permit and cannot be done with the tenant in place.

No-fault terminations require relocation help equal to one month of rent or a waiver of the last month, as the Attorney General describes.

What the rules mean if you plan to sell a Redondo Beach rental

For most Redondo Beach owners, selling a rented house or small building comes down to three questions. Is the unit covered by the state cap and just cause rules, or exempt because it is a single-family home or condo owned by an individual or because it is newer than 15 years?

Does the buyer want the tenant to stay, or want the property vacant? And if vacant, is there a stated no-fault reason that fits, with the relocation payment the state requires?

Selling alone is not a listed just cause, so a landlord who wants a vacant house usually has to wait out the lease, negotiate a voluntary move-out, or use a qualifying reason such as a genuine owner move-in by the buyer’s household in compliance with the 90-day and 12-month rules.

Selling a rented Redondo Beach property

A buyer steps into the landlord’s shoes at closing. The lease, the deposit and every protection the tenant has go with the property, so the rules above shape both the price and the timeline. A cash buyer who plans to keep the tenant cares about a clean rent history.

A buyer who wants a vacant house needs to know whether the law allows ending the tenancy and what it costs. If your rental is a house, our sell as-is page and sell fast page cover the local process. Our statewide tenant-occupied home sale guide walks through the steps.

If you own a rented Redondo Beach house, condo or small building and want a simple exit, a cash sale can close as-is, with the tenant in place or on a plan you set in advance.

Documents to gather before you talk to a buyer

• The signed lease or month-to-month agreement, any addenda, and the date each tenant moved in.
• A rent ledger showing the amount and date of every increase over the last few years.
• Copies of every notice you served: rent increases, entry notices, cure or termination notices.
• Proof of any registration, fee payment or required notice to the city or county, where one applies.
• The security deposit amount and where it is held.
• Open repair requests, permits or code complaints on the unit.

Common mistakes landlords make before a sale

The costliest mistake is raising the rent or serving a termination notice right before listing without checking that the increase is allowed or that the notice states a valid reason. A defective notice can be void and can hand the tenant a defense that a buyer will price in.

A second mistake is promising a buyer a vacant house when the tenant has protections that make that slow or expensive. A third is skipping local registration or fees where they apply, because some programs bar rent increases for owners who are not current.

If the tenant is cooperating, many owners simply sell with the tenant in place and let the buyer decide. If you want the house vacant, ask the city, the county or a landlord-tenant attorney what notice, reason and payment the rules require before you offer a buyout or serve anything. When the property also has unfinished permits or repairs, see our selling as-is and unpermitted work guide.

How to sell a house in Redondo Beach

1. Check whether the state cap and just cause rules cover your property or whether it is exempt.
2. Gather the lease, rent ledger and every notice you served.
3. Request a no-obligation cash offer as-is.
4. Decide whether the buyer keeps the tenant or you follow the state rules for a vacant sale.
5. Close on your timeline with no repairs or commissions.

More local pages: We Buy Houses in Redondo Beach, selling as-is, selling fast, and the Los Angeles County hub.

Frequently asked questions

Does Redondo Beach have rent control?

Not a local cap that we could find. The California Attorney General’s chart of local rent stabilization laws does not list Redondo Beach, and the city points residents to the state Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482). The state cap is 5% plus local CPI, up to 10%.

What is the maximum rent increase in Redondo Beach right now?

For covered units, the Attorney General’s chart lists 8.7% for rent increases starting between August 1, 2026 and July 31, 2027 in the Los Angeles Area, which includes Los Angeles and Orange counties. The figure is recalculated each year.

Are single-family homes covered?

Under the state law, single-family homes and condos are generally exempt unless they are owned by a corporation or similar entity. Housing built within the last 15 years is also exempt.

Can I evict my Redondo Beach tenant to sell the house?

Selling is not a listed just cause on its own. After 12 months in the unit, you need an at-fault or no-fault reason the state law allows, and no-fault reasons carry a relocation payment.

Is there free help for landlord-tenant disputes in Redondo Beach?

Yes. The city contracts with Choice Mediation for free landlord-tenant mediation, phone (310) 318-0635, and with the Housing Rights Center, 1-800-477-5977.

Does the condo conversion rule affect a normal sale?

No. The 180-day notice and 90-day purchase option in the city code apply to condominium conversions, not to an ordinary sale of a rented house.

More guides

• We Buy Houses in Redondo Beach
• We Buy Houses in Los Angeles County
• Los Angeles County Property Tax Guide
• Redondo Beach Building Permits Guide
• Redondo Beach Code Enforcement Guide
• Redondo Beach Zoning and ADU Guide
• Redondo Beach Cash Offer Process
• Cash Home Buyers in Redondo Beach
• California Tenant-Occupied Home Sale Guide
• All California Guides

Sources

• California Attorney General: Limits on Rent Increases
• California Attorney General: Landlord-Tenant Issues
• City of Redondo Beach: Fair Housing
• Redondo Beach Municipal Code: Article 4, Special Use Regulations
• California Civil Code section 1947.12
• California Civil Code section 1946.2

This guide is general information from public sources, not legal advice. Confirm current rules, fees and hours with the city.