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Renting in Glendale: the rules that apply

Glendale has no rent control of its own, so the state cap applies, but the city adds just-cause eviction rules and relocation pay for listed evictions and large increases. It has no rules of its own on security deposits, harassment or landlord entry.

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Key points

Rent increases: Glendale has no rent cap of its own; state law limits covered units to 8.7% from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027.
Relocation pay: City rule: move-in and other listed evictions pay 3 times the greater of rent or LA County fair market rent, plus $2,000.
Large increases: City rule: leaving after an increase over 7% in 12 months (up to 15% with banked increases) earns 3 times the new rent.
Just cause: City rule: eviction needs a listed cause, such as unpaid rent, an uncured lease violation, a nuisance, or owner or relative move-in.
Newer units: City rule: no relocation fee is owed after a rent increase for a unit that received its certificate of occupancy after February 1, 1995.
Ending a tenancy: State law: 60 days' notice to end a tenancy, 30 if under 1 year; city rule: the notice must state reasons with specific facts.

Each rule below is marked Glendale code or CA state law and links to the section it comes from (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

Rent increases

CA state law Glendale has no rule of its own on this, so California law applies. Rent cap right now: 8.7% for increases taking effect August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027 (5% plus 3.7% inflation) (Civ. Code § 1947.12(a)(1), (g)). California's statewide rent cap — the full state rule →

Eviction and just cause

Glendale code City rule: eviction needs a listed cause, such as unpaid rent, an uncured lease violation, a nuisance, or owner or relative move-in.

All 11 Glendale rules on eviction and just cause, with the code text and the state law underneath →

Relocation payments

Glendale code City rule: move-in and other listed evictions pay 3 times the greater of rent or LA County fair market rent, plus $2,000. City rule: leaving after an increase over 7% in 12 months (up to 15% with banked increases) earns 3 times the new rent. City rule: no relocation fee is owed after a rent increase for a unit that received its certificate of occupancy after February 1, 1995.

All 13 Glendale rules on relocation payments, with the code text and the state law underneath →

Notices

Glendale code What Glendale's code adds
What a notice must say	The reasons for ending the tenancy, with specific facts showing the date, place, and circumstances. § 9.30.031 · code text The landlord shall serve on the tenant a written notice setting forth the reasons for the termination with specific facts to permit a determination of the date, place and circumstances concerning the reason. The demolition or capital-improvement permit, plus construction estimates and the work schedule. Applies: Eviction for demolition or substantial remodel. § 9.30.031 · code text at the time that the landlord serves the notice to vacate, the landlord shall also serve the permit to demolish the unit or the permit for capital improvements, along with any construction estimates and schedule for performing the work. The tenant's right to relocation assistance. Applies: Demolition or substantial remodel (5+ unit parcels only); owner, relative or manager move-in; permanent withdrawal; or government vacate order. § 9.30.031 · code text The landlord shall serve on the tenant a written notice setting forth tenant’s right to relocation assistance as described in subsection A of Section 9.30.035, where the termination of tenancy is based on the grounds set forth in subsection G, H, I or J of Section 9.30.030.

CA state law The statewide rule underneath
Notice of a rent increase	At least 30 days' notice for an increase of 10% or less; at least 90 days for an increase of more than 10% Applies: The 10% is measured against the rent charged at any time in the 12 months before the increase, counting all increases in that period together. Civ. Code § 827(b)(2), (b)(3)(A)
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy (landlord)	60 days' notice; 30 days if the tenant has lived there less than one year Applies: Where the unit is covered by just cause (Civ. Code § 1946.2) or a local ordinance, the notice must also state a qualifying cause. Civ. Code § 1946.1(b), (c)
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy (tenant)	At least as long as the rental period (one month for a month-to-month tenancy) Civ. Code § 1946.1(b)
30-day notice when the unit is sold to an owner-occupant	30 days' notice when a separately sellable unit is in escrow to a natural person who will live there for at least a year Applies: Notice within 120 days of opening escrow, given once, and all § 1946.1(d) conditions met. Civ. Code § 1946.1(d)
Notice to pay rent or quit	3 days, not counting Saturdays, Sundays and judicial holidays, stating the amount due and how to pay Applies: May be served any time within one year after the rent became due. Code Civ. Proc. § 1161(2)
Notice to cure a lease violation or quit	3 days, not counting Saturdays, Sundays and judicial holidays, to perform the broken lease term or leave Code Civ. Proc. § 1161(3)
No fee for serving notices	A landlord may not charge the tenant a fee for serving or posting a notice Civ. Code § 1946.1(i)

Security deposits

CA state law Glendale has no rule of its own on this, so California law applies. Security deposit cap: One month's rent, on top of the first month's rent (Civ. Code § 1950.5(c)(1), (c)(6)). Deposit return deadline: 21 calendar days after the tenant moves out, with an itemized statement of any deductions (Civ. Code § 1950.5(h)(1)). California security deposit law — the full state rule →

Retaliation

Glendale code What Glendale's code adds
Presumption period	180 days before the alleged retaliation. Applies: The tenant asserted or used rights under this chapter or state or federal law. § 9.30.060 · code text In an action against the tenant, evidence of the assertion or exercise by the tenant of rights under this chapter or under state or federal law within 180 days prior to the alleged act of retaliation shall create a rebuttable presumption that the landlord’s act was retaliatory.
Protected activities	Using rights under this chapter or state or federal law, seeking or joining mediation or arbitration, or joining litigation. § 9.30.060 · code text No landlord may threaten to bring, or bring, an action to recover possession, cause the tenant to quit a rental unit involuntarily, serve any notice to quit or notice of termination of tenancy, decrease any services or increase the rent where the landlord’s intent is to retaliate against the tenant for the tenant’s assertion or exercise of rights under this chapter or under state or federal law; for the tenant’s request or demand for, or participation in mediation or arbitration under any public or private mediation program; or for the tenant’s participation in litigation.
Remedies	Retaliation is a defense to an eviction case. § 9.30.060 · code text Such retaliation shall be a defense to an action to recover possession of the rental unit, or it may serve as the basis for an affirmative action by the tenant for actual and punitive damages and/or injunctive relief. Actual and punitive damages and/or an injunction. Applies: When the tenant sues. § 9.30.060 · code text Such retaliation shall be a defense to an action to recover possession of the rental unit, or it may serve as the basis for an affirmative action by the tenant for actual and punitive damages and/or injunctive relief.

CA state law Underneath, California law still applies. Retaliation protection period: For 180 days after a tenant complains about habitability (to the landlord or an agency), the landlord may not evict, raise rent or cut services in retaliation (Civ. Code § 1942.5(a), (b)). Retaliatory eviction in California — the full state rule →

Harassment and lockouts

CA state law Glendale has no rule of its own on this, so California law applies. Lockouts and self-help eviction banned: A landlord may not change locks, remove doors or windows, or remove the tenant's belongings to force a tenant out (Civ. Code § 789.3(b)). Utility shutoffs banned: A landlord may not cut off water, heat, electricity, gas or other utilities to force a tenant out (Civ. Code § 789.3(a)). Tenant harassment and lockouts in California — the full state rule →

Repairs and habitability

Glendale code What Glendale's code adds
Cutting services	A tenant may be entitled to a rent decrease when there is a significant and extended reduction in housing services or amenities included in the original rental agreement; the decrease is proportional to the reduction and may be calculated as two to 10% of total monthly rent. § 9.30.045 · code text The amount of the rent decrease shall be determined based on the extent and duration of the reduced services. The decrease in rent shall be proportional to the reduction in services, and it shall be calculated according to best practices as dictated by the market, which may be calculated as a two to 10% of the total monthly rent based on the type of amenity as compared to other units when considering the valuation of such amenities in establishing rent.
Tenant remedies	After written notice and a reasonable time for the landlord to fix it, the tenant may request a rent decrease. Applies: A significant and extended reduction in services. § 9.30.045 · code text The tenant shall provide written notice to the landlord of the reduction in services. The landlord shall have a reasonable time to address the issue. If the issue is not resolved within a reasonable timeframe, the tenant may request a rent decrease.

CA state law Underneath, California law still applies. Duty to keep the unit habitable: The landlord must deliver a unit fit to live in and repair conditions that make it untenantable (Civ. Code § 1941). Repair and deduct: A tenant may make a repair the landlord neglects and deduct the cost from rent, up to one month's rent, no more than twice in any 12 months (Civ. Code § 1942(a)). Habitability and repair-and-deduct — the full state rule →

Landlord entry

CA state law Glendale has no rule of its own on this, so California law applies. Landlord entry notice: Reasonable written notice, presumed to be 24 hours, and entry only during normal business hours (Civ. Code § 1954(d)(1), (e)). Landlord entry notice in California — the full state rule →

Short-term rentals

Glendale code What Glendale's code adds
Allowed	Only home-sharing is allowed. Applies: In single-family homes, condominiums and multiple residential dwellings; not on property with an accessory dwelling unit. Vacation rentals are banned in all zones. § 5.56.020 · code text Home-sharing is allowed in single-family dwellings, condominiums, and multiple residential dwellings, except where prohibited by law or agreement, including, but not limited to: affordable housing covenants; leases or rental agreements; or covenants, conditions and restrictions. No. Vacation rentals are not allowed. Applies: In all zones throughout the city. § 5.56.020 · code text Vacation rentals, as defined in this chapter, are a prohibited use in all zones throughout the city.
Permit or registration	A home-sharing license from the city is required. § 5.56.040 · code text Any person wishing to engage in home-sharing, as defined in this chapter, shall first obtain a home-sharing license from the city, pursuant to the provisions of this section, regardless of the number of dwelling units on a lot.
Primary residence	Yes. The host must live in the home. Applies: Home-sharing. Each host must give proof of residency. § 5.56.040 · code text Each host shall provide proof of residency to the satisfaction of the community development director.

Hotel and short-term rental tax

Glendale code What Glendale's code adds
Short-term rentals	Yes: home-sharing hosts must register with the tax administrator and post a registration certificate. Applies: Home-sharing. § 4.32.060 · code text This section shall be applicable to home-sharing upon the effective date of Chapter
Tax rate	12% of the rent charged by the operator. § 4.32.030 · code text For the privilege of occupancy in any hotel, each transient is subject to and shall pay a tax in the amount of 12% of the rent charged by the operator.
Who collects it	The guest pays the tax to the hotel operator when the rent is paid. § 4.32.030 · code text The transient shall pay the tax to the operator of the hotel at the time the rent is paid.

Condo conversions

Glendale code What Glendale's code adds
Relocation help	Actual moving costs, up to $500 per unit, paid when the eviction notice is given. Applies: Unless tenants got written notice of the planned conversion when they signed their lease. § 16.20.050 · code text actual moving expenses incurred not to exceed $500 per residential unit to be paid at the time the notice of termination (eviction) is presented Relocation compensation plus the first month's rent at the new unit, up to $500. Applies: A prospective tenant not told before paying rent or deposit, who becomes a tenant and does not buy. § 16.20.050 · code text relocation compensation pursuant to subsection I. of this section, and the first month's rent on the tenant's new rental unit, if any, immediately after moving from the subject property, but not to exceed $500.
Notice to tenants	At least 60 days before the tentative tract map and application are submitted. Applies: Existing tenants in the building to be converted. § 16.20.050 · code text At least 60 days prior to submittal of the tentative tract map and application to the city for processing, the owner or subdivider shall send a letter to each and every tenant in the building to be converted Within 10 days after applying for a subdivision public report. Applies: Existing tenants. § 16.20.050 · code text Each tenant shall be given written notification within 10 days of submittal of an application for a subdivision public report to the department of real estate Within 10 days after the final tract map is approved. Applies: Existing tenants. § 16.20.050 · code text Each tenant shall be given written notification within 10 days of approval of the final tract map for the conversion. 180 days' written notice. Applies: Before a tenancy ends because of the conversion or proposed conversion. § 16.20.050 · code text Each tenant shall be given 180 days' written notice of the intention to convert prior to termination of tenancy due to the conversion or proposed conversion.
Tenants' right to buy	At least 90 days of exclusive right to buy the unit on terms equal to or better than the public's. Applies: Counted from the date the state issues the subdivision public report. § 16.20.050 · code text Each tenant shall be given an exclusive right to contract for the purchase of his or her respective unit upon the same terms and conditions that such unit will be initially offered to the general public or on terms more favorable to the tenant, and such exclusive right shall run for a period of not less than 90 days from the date of issuance of the subdivision public report by the department of real estate

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Frequently asked questions

How much can rent go up in Glendale?

Glendale has no rent cap of its own; state law limits covered units to 8.7% from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027.

How much notice does a Glendale landlord have to give?

State law: 60 days' notice to end a tenancy, 30 if under 1 year; city rule: the notice must state reasons with specific facts.

How much can a Glendale landlord charge for a security deposit?

Glendale has no local rule on this that we found (checked October 2026); state law applies: One month's rent, on top of the first month's rent (Civ. Code § 1950.5(c)(1), (c)(6)).

Can I rent out my home short-term in Glendale?

Glendale's code: Only home-sharing is allowed. (In single-family homes, condominiums and multiple residential dwellings; not on property with an accessory dwelling unit. Vacation rentals are banned in all zones.) (§ 5.56.020); No. Vacation rentals are not allowed. (In all zones throughout the city.) (§ 5.56.020).

What is the hotel tax on short-term rentals in Glendale?

Glendale's code: Yes: home-sharing hosts must register with the tax administrator and post a registration certificate. (Home-sharing.) (§ 4.32.060); 12% of the rent charged by the operator. (§ 4.32.030).

What happens to tenants when a Glendale building converts to condos?

Glendale's code: Actual moving costs, up to $500 per unit, paid when the eviction notice is given. (Unless tenants got written notice of the planned conversion when they signed their lease.) (§ 16.20.050); Relocation compensation plus the first month's rent at the new unit, up to $500. (A prospective tenant not told before paying rent or deposit, who becomes a tenant and does not buy.) (§ 16.20.050).

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