Los Angeles short-term rental noise rules.
Los Angeles fines loud or unruly gatherings at any home, including short-term rentals, starting at $100 and rising with each repeat. Here's what the city expects, in plain English, with a link to the code for each point.
At a glance
- Fines
- Owners and responsible parties can be fined $100 for a first violation, then $500, $1,000, $2,000 and $4,000, and $8,000 for a sixth and each later violation. The escalation follows the person across different homes, and resets after 12 months with no violations. Removing the posted notice early carries a separate $500 fine.1
- The law
- LAMC §41.58.1 prohibits loud or unruly gatherings at any residence, not only short-term rentals. Loud noise at the home, or within 500 feet of it, counts as loud or unruly conduct.1
- Posted notice
- After a gathering, an Enforcement Officer posts a notice on the front entrance for 30 days and a copy goes to the owner. An owner who wasn't there can then be cited for later gatherings.1
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FAQ
Los Angeles noise rules, answered.
Does the Los Angeles party house ordinance apply to short-term rentals?
Yes. LAMC §41.58.1 applies to any residence, including short-term rentals. Loud noise at the home or within 500 feet of it counts as loud or unruly conduct.
How much are the fines?
$100 for a first violation, then $500, $1,000, $2,000 and $4,000, and $8,000 for a sixth and each later violation. The count resets after 12 months with no violations.
Can I be fined if I wasn't at the property?
Yes, for later gatherings. After the first one, a notice is posted at the home and a copy goes to the owner. From then on, an owner who wasn't present can be cited.
Sources
- Los Angeles Municipal Code Sec. 41.58.1 – Loud or Unruly Gatheringscodelibrary.amlegal.com