Getting Around the 30-Day Minimum Stay in Los Angeles

[Scott-And-Lisa3]

We build a free-standing ADU on our property in West Los Angeles, and the city will not permit us to rent it for less than 30 days.  What must we do to rent it for less than 30 days?  

[Helen3]

Check the STR regulations for your location @Scott-And-Lisa3 - this will tell you if there is a license you can apply for to operate for less than 30 days 

[Scott-And-Lisa3]

Thank you, Helen.  I've spoken to the city (almost impossible to get to speak to a live person).  They said that I cannot get a license to rent less than 30 days due to the RSA (Rent Stabilization Act).  I see all kinds of Airbnb's around my area so how are they getting licenses?  

[Helen3]

They're probably listing illegally or they meet the criteria for an exemption @Scott-And-Lisa3 

[Ana2038]

@Scott-And-Lisa3 , the city of Los Angeles has a home sharing( short term rental) program in place. I suggest you read the home sharing guidelines and see if your property qualifies (as you now have an ADU on your primary residence). The city also provides a Rent Stabilization map that you can use to see if your property falls under that ordinance (I find it very hard to see how a SFR that you own and reside in would but you never know). The city also offer online registration and list what is required etc…

Just Google City of Los Angeles Home Sharing Program and it should bring up the guidelines, registration etc…under the planning departments website.

Best—