SEC. 161.703. VACANT UNITS.
Los Angeles Rent Rules (LAMC excerpts) · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-08 · Los Angeles
(Amended by Ord. No. 181,744, Eff. 7/15/11.)
A vacant unit in a property subject to this Article need not comply with orders under this Section, provided that a notice is recorded against the property declaring that the unit is and shall remain vacant, and provided that the unit is secured against unauthorized entry. If a dwelling unit declared to be vacant is rented, no rent is due or owing for that dwelling unit. The tenant may assert this Section as an affirmative defense to any unlawful detainer action brought based on nonpayment of rent.