Westlake Village, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 6.6 § 6.6.020
Maximum Rents
Operative Text
A. Except as hereinafter provided, a landlord shall not demand, accept, or retain rent for a rental unit exceeding the rent in effect for such unit on July 1, 1987. B. Notwithstanding the provision of subsection A of this Section, the maximum rent established by said subsection may be increased once annually commencing July 1, 1988 by an amount not exceeding 10% of the rent then in effect, July 1, 1989 by an amount not exceeding 12.5% of the rent then in effect and July 1, 1990 and each July 1 thereafter by an amount not exceeding 15% of the rent then in effect, until such rent equals the "market rent" as defined hereinbelow. Thereafter, the rent may be increased once annually by an amount equal to 100% of the Consumer Price Index for the preceding twelve (12) months. For the purposes of this paragraph "market rent" shall mean the rental amount that would be agreed to by a landlord being willing to lease or rent but under no obligation or necessity to do so, and a tenant being ready, willing, and able to rent or lease but under no particular necessity to do so, each dealing with the other with full knowledge and in the absence of legal restraint on rents. If the landlord and tenant cannot agree on the amount of market rent for a particular space, it shall be determined by an independent appraiser selected by the City acceptable to and at the expense of both parties, or through an arbitration process included in any lease or rental agreement between the parties. C. As of the date mobilehome spaces in a mobilehome park are first offered for sale or November 1, 1988, whichever date is sooner, the provisions of this Chapter shall no longer apply to a mobilehome space following lawful termination of a tenancy by sale or other transfer of ownership of a mobilehome in place, removal of a mobilehome, lawful eviction, or otherwise.
Westlake Village Code of Ordinances ch. 6.6 § 6.6.020 establishes a rent ceiling for covered rental units, anchored to the rent that was in effect on July 1, 1987. Landlords may raise rents once per year within defined percentage caps—10%, 12.5%, or 15% depending on the year—until the rent reaches 'market rent,' after which annual increases are tied to 100% of the Consumer Price Index for the prior twelve months. Mobilehome spaces are exempt from these controls once a tenancy lawfully ends through sale, removal, eviction, or other transfer after the earlier of the park's first sale offering or November 1, 1988.
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Under ch. 6.6 § 6.6.020, compliant operators generally document the rent that was in effect for each unit on July 1, 1987, as that figure serves as the baseline for all permissible increases. Operators typically track the annual CPI figure once a unit reaches market rent, and apply increases no more than once per year within the limits the ordinance specifies. For mobilehome parks, operators generally maintain records of when spaces were first offered for sale and document the circumstances of any tenancy termination, since those events can affect whether the rent-control provisions continue to apply to a given space.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 6.6.020 of the Westlake Village Code of Ordinances gives tenants in covered units the right to have their rent measured against the July 1, 1987 baseline, with annual increases limited to the percentages the ordinance sets out. If a landlord demands, accepts, or retains rent above the allowable maximum, tenants may have grounds to raise that excess as a defense or to seek relief through the City of Westlake Village. Tenants uncertain about whether their unit is covered—particularly those in mobilehome parks where ownership transfers may have occurred—may find it useful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource for general information about how this provision applies to their circumstances.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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