Oviedo v. Windsor Twelve Properties, LLC, 212 Cal. App. 4th 97 (2012)

Citation: Oviedo v. Windsor Twelve Properties, LLC, 212 Cal. App. 4th 97 (2012)
Parent Document: Oviedo v. Windsor Twelve Properties, LLC, 212 Cal. App. 4th 97 (2012)
Jurisdiction: California (state)
Effective Date: 2012-11-19
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/5811531/oviedo-v-windsor-twelve-properties-llc/ ↗

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Appellant’s first cause of action is for a violation of the RSO, which provides that “[i]t shall be unlawful for any landlord to demand, accept or retain more than the maximum adjusted rent. . . .” (LAMC, § 151.04.A.) The *110complaint alleged; “The maximum allowable annual rent increase in Los Angeles County as of January 10, 2011 was three percent (3%). [f] 34. On January 1, 2011, Defendants unlawfully increased Plaintiff’s rent by approximately forty-four percent (44%), from $1,283 to 1,850, in violation of L.A.M.C. § 151.04, [sic] and § 151.06.D, which provides [sic] that rents may only be increased once every twelve (12) months in an amount based on the Consumer Price Index. [|] 35. Defendants demanded excess rent of approximately $567 per month for the months of January, February, and March, and are liable for treble damages estimated at $5,103 (3 months excess rent multiplied by 3).” (See LAMC, § 151.10.)

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