SUBJECT: Support a Stronger LARSO to Keep Angelenos Housed
TO: councilmember.nazarian@lacity.org
CC: adrian.grigorian@lacity.org, Alexis.wesson@lacity.org, Ana.barranco@lacity.org
Dear Councilmember Nazarian,
As a constituent and advocate for housing stability in Los Angeles, I’m writing to urge you to support the Keep LA Housed Coalition’s proposed update to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO): an annual allowable rent increase formula of 60% of CPI or 3%, whichever is lower, with a 0% floor, as recommended by the Economic Roundtable.
This urgently needed update would help stabilize rent increases for over 600,000 rent-stabilized households and prevent the kind of unaffordable hikes that contribute directly to eviction and homelessness. The current RSO formula—100% of CPI with a 3% floor and 8% ceiling—is outdated and unfairly burdens tenants, especially in low-inflation years.
You ran as a housing champion who understands the urgency of affordability, and you publicly voiced support for a 3% cap on rent increases. This is your opportunity to deliver on that commitment. A reformed RSO is a powerful, local tool that can prevent displacement and offer stability to your most vulnerable constituents.
We also encourage you to attend the first-ever Valley Housing Town Hall on April 2 at 6:30 PM at 5730 Cahuenga Blvd in North Hollywood. This event is a critical opportunity for you to hear directly from tenants, community members, and housing advocates in your district. We believe in giving our elected leaders every chance to work with the community—and we hope you’ll show up.
As a member of the Housing and Homelessness Committee, your leadership is vital. We respectfully urge you to:
1. Support the 3% or 60% CPI RSO update with no floor, no utility pass-throughs, no small landlord exemptions, and no increases for additional tenants.
2. Join your constituents on April 2 at the Valley Housing Town Hall and be part of the conversation on how we protect renters and strengthen communities.
Thank you for your continued service and commitment to housing justice.
Sincerely,