Glendale, in the eastern San Fernando Valley foothills of Los Angeles County, has no local rent control ordinance — renters here rely exclusively on California's AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019) for rent increase limits and just-cause eviction protections.·Updated May 2026
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Key Takeaways
Most multi-unit rentals built before 2011 (15-year rolling rule); single-family homes and condos are exempt under Costa-Hawkins
5% + LA Metro CPI, capped at 10% per year; currently approximately 8.8% for 2025
AB 1482 requires just cause to evict after 12 months of tenancy; no-fault evictions require 1 month relocation assistance
Glendale sits at the convergence of the Verdugo Mountains and the eastern San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County, with a population of roughly 200,000 — making it the third-largest city in LA County. The city's housing stock is dense and diverse, ranging from mid-century apartment buildings in the Mariposa and Adams Hill neighborhoods to newer luxury developments near the Galleria. Glendale has a substantial renter population, with roughly 55% of households renting, and the city has long attracted Armenian-American families, young professionals commuting to downtown LA, and media-industry workers employed at nearby Disney, DreamWorks, and other entertainment studios. Rents have climbed sharply over the past decade, making tenant protections a pressing concern.
Unlike neighboring Los Angeles, which has its own Rent Stabilization Ordinance covering older apartments, Glendale has enacted no local rent control law. Glendale renters depend entirely on California's statewide AB 1482 — the Tenant Protection Act of 2019 — for rent increase caps and just-cause eviction protections. AB 1482 applies to most multi-unit residential buildings that received a certificate of occupancy at least 15 years ago (as of 2026, that generally means units built before 2011), but it exempts a large share of Glendale's housing stock, including single-family homes and condominiums.
This article explains which Glendale rentals AB 1482 covers, how the rent cap works, what just-cause eviction means in practice, and where to find legal help if your landlord is not complying with the law.
2. Who Is Covered by Rent Control in Glendale?
AB 1482 covers residential rental units in Glendale if the building received its certificate of occupancy 15 or more years ago. Because this is a rolling rule, the cutoff year advances annually — as of 2026, units built before approximately 2011 are generally covered. The unit must also be part of a multi-unit building (two or more units on one parcel, unless the owner occupies one unit in a duplex).
A tenant must have lived in the unit for at least 12 months before the rent-cap and just-cause protections apply. New tenants in their first year of tenancy are not yet protected.
Units exempt from AB 1482 include:
Single-family homes and condominiums — exempt under the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act (Civil Code §§ 1954.50–1954.535), regardless of age
Units built within the last 15 years — any Glendale apartment with a certificate of occupancy issued in 2011 or later (as of 2026) is exempt
Owner-occupied duplexes — where the owner lives in one of the two units
Corporate-owned single-family homes — SFH owned by a real estate investment trust (REIT), a corporation, or an LLC where a member is a corporation are not exempt; AB 1482 does cover those
Subsidized affordable housing — units with deed restrictions or regulatory agreements that already impose stricter rent rules (e.g., Section 8 project-based housing)
Transient and hotel occupancies — including short-term rentals and motels
Dormitories owned and operated by educational institutions
If you are unsure whether your Glendale unit is covered, use the address lookup tool at RentCheckMe.com to check AB 1482 eligibility instantly.
3. Maximum Allowable Rent Increases
For covered units in Glendale, AB 1482 limits rent increases to 5% plus the percentage change in the local Consumer Price Index (CPI), with a hard ceiling of 10% per year. Glendale falls within the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim metropolitan area CPI region, which is published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
For 2025, the LA Metro CPI increase was approximately 3.8%, making the allowable AB 1482 rent increase roughly 8.8% for most covered Glendale units. The exact figure varies by the date the landlord issues the notice, because the CPI percentage used is the one published for the 12-month period ending in April of the year the increase takes effect.
Key rules about rent increases under AB 1482:
A landlord cannot raise rent until a tenant has lived in the unit for 12 months.
After the first year, a landlord may raise rent no more than twice per 12-month period, but the combined total of both increases cannot exceed the annual cap.
Landlords cannot bank or carry forward unused increases from prior years — if a landlord skipped an increase one year, they cannot stack it onto a future year's cap.
The landlord must provide 30 days' written notice for increases under 10%, and 90 days' written notice for increases of 10% or more (though increases over the AB 1482 cap are unlawful for covered units).
Rent increases that exceed the AB 1482 cap are void and unenforceable. Tenants who received an illegal increase may recover the overcharge.
4. Just Cause Eviction Protections
Once a Glendale tenant has continuously occupied a covered unit for 12 months (or if any tenant on the lease has been there 24 months), the landlord must have just cause to terminate the tenancy. Without a qualifying reason, a landlord cannot serve an eviction notice, even after the lease term ends.
At-fault just cause reasons (tenant is responsible):
Nonpayment of rent
Material breach of the lease that the tenant has not cured after written notice
Nuisance, waste, or criminal activity on the property
Refusing the landlord lawful entry after proper notice
Subletting without the landlord's consent when the lease prohibits it
Using the unit for an unlawful purpose
Failure to vacate after a valid notice to quit following a lawful lease termination
No-fault just cause reasons (tenant did nothing wrong):
Owner or immediate family move-in — landlord or their spouse, domestic partner, children, or parents intend to occupy the unit as their primary residence
Withdrawal from the rental market (Ellis Act) — landlord permanently removes all units in the building from the rental market
Substantial remodel — permitted renovation requiring the tenant to vacate for at least 30 days, involving structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work that cannot be done with the tenant in place
Demolition — landlord has obtained all required permits to demolish the unit
Relocation assistance: For any no-fault eviction, the landlord must pay the displaced tenant one month's rent as relocation assistance, or waive the final month's rent. This payment is due at the time the landlord issues the notice of termination. Failure to pay relocation assistance voids the eviction notice.
Glendale is served by the Los Angeles Superior Court's Burbank courthouse for unlawful detainer (eviction) proceedings. Because there is no local rent board, tenants who believe they have been illegally evicted must assert their rights in court or through legal aid — AB 1482 is entirely self-enforced.
5. Local Rules and Special Protections
Glendale has no local rent control ordinance. The Glendale City Council has not enacted any municipal rent stabilization law, and AB 1482 is the sole rent protection available to most Glendale renters. This stands in contrast to the City of Los Angeles — which borders Glendale — where the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) covers pre-1978 apartments with its own rent board, hearing process, and lower allowable increases.
Even if Glendale wanted to enact a stronger local rent control law, the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act (California Civil Code §§ 1954.50–1954.535) would significantly limit what the city could do. Costa-Hawkins prohibits local governments from imposing rent control on units built after February 1, 1995, single-family homes, and condominiums — covering a large portion of Glendale's newer apartment stock.
Because there is no local rent board, Glendale tenants have no administrative agency to file a rent overcharge complaint with. If a landlord raises rent above the AB 1482 cap or attempts a no-fault eviction without proper relocation assistance, the tenant's remedies are to raise the violation as a defense in eviction court, file a civil lawsuit for wrongful eviction or overcharge, or seek help from a legal aid organization.
The City of Glendale does operate a Housing Division within its Community Development Department that administers affordable housing programs, fair housing referrals, and Section 8 vouchers. While the Housing Division does not adjudicate rent disputes, it can connect renters with fair housing resources. Reach the Glendale Housing Division at glendaleca.gov/housing.
6. Using RentCheckMe with Official Resources
Start by checking whether your Glendale address is covered by AB 1482 using the free lookup tool at RentCheckMe.com. Enter your address to see the building's age, likely coverage status, and applicable rent cap.
Local & regional resources for Glendale renters:
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) — free civil legal services for low-income LA County residents, including tenant rights advice, eviction defense, and representation
Bet Tzedek Legal Services — free legal aid for LA County residents, with a housing unit that handles rent disputes and wrongful evictions
Housing Rights Center — free fair housing counseling and legal referrals for renters throughout the LA region, including Glendale
Tenants Together — California's statewide renter advocacy organization; offers a tenant hotline and self-help resources for understanding AB 1482
Housing Is Key — California's official renter assistance portal; call 833-430-2122 for guidance on rent relief and tenant protections
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) — Free civil legal services for low-income residents of Los Angeles County, including eviction defense and rent dispute assistance.
Bet Tzedek Legal Services — Free legal aid for LA County residents, with a dedicated housing unit handling tenant rights, wrongful evictions, and habitability issues.
Housing Rights Center — Free fair housing counseling, legal referrals, and tenant education for renters across the greater Los Angeles region.
Tenants Together — California's statewide renter advocacy organization; provides a tenant hotline, AB 1482 self-help guides, and organizing resources.
Housing Is Key — California's official housing assistance portal for renters and landlords; call 833-430-2122 for rent relief and tenant protection guidance.
8. Important Disclaimer
This article is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Rent control laws, CPI figures, and AB 1482 exemptions can change; the information here reflects the law as of May 2026. Every tenancy is different, and whether AB 1482 applies to your specific unit depends on facts that a general article cannot fully analyze. If you have a dispute with your landlord or need advice about your rights, consult a licensed California attorney or contact a legal aid organization in the Los Angeles area.
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No. Glendale has not enacted any local rent control or rent stabilization ordinance. Renters in Glendale are protected only by California's statewide AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019), which caps rent increases and requires just cause for evictions in eligible units. There is no Glendale rent board or local administrative process — tenants must self-enforce AB 1482 rights or seek help through legal aid.
How much can my landlord raise my rent in Glendale?
For units covered by AB 1482, your landlord can raise rent by no more than 5% plus the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim CPI, with a hard maximum of 10% per year. For 2025, the allowable increase is approximately 8.8% (5% + ~3.8% LA Metro CPI). Your landlord cannot raise your rent at all during your first 12 months of tenancy, and unused increases from prior years cannot be carried forward or stacked.
Does AB 1482 apply to my rental in Glendale?
AB 1482 covers most Glendale multi-unit apartments that received a certificate of occupancy 15 or more years ago — as of 2026, that generally means units built before 2011. Single-family homes and condos are exempt under Costa-Hawkins, as are units in buildings constructed in the last 15 years and owner-occupied duplexes. Use the free address lookup at RentCheckMe.com to check your specific unit's coverage status.
Can my landlord evict me without cause in Glendale?
If you have lived in a covered unit for at least 12 months, your landlord must have a legally recognized just-cause reason to evict you under AB 1482. Just-cause reasons include nonpayment of rent, lease violations, and owner move-ins, among others. For no-fault evictions (such as owner move-in or Ellis Act withdrawal), your landlord must pay you one month's rent in relocation assistance at the time the notice is served.
Where can I get help with a rent dispute in Glendale?
Because Glendale has no local rent board, your best options are the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (lafla.org), Bet Tzedek Legal Services (bettzedek.org), and the Housing Rights Center (housingrightscenter.org), all of which offer free or low-cost tenant assistance. You can also call California's Housing Is Key hotline at 833-430-2122. For a quick check on whether your unit is covered by AB 1482, use the address lookup tool at RentCheckMe.com.
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