Glendale · Renting & eviction
Renting in Glendale: the rules that apply
Glendale has no rent control of its own, but it requires just cause for eviction and relocation pay, including after some large rent increases. It also bans vacation rentals and sets its own hotel tax.
Key points
- Rent increases: Glendale has no rent cap of its own; state law limits increases on covered units to 8.7% from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027.
- Just cause: Glendale's just-cause reasons include unpaid rent, uncured lease violations, nuisance, demolition, substantial remodel, and landlord, relative or resident-manager move-in.
- Relocation pay: For qualifying evictions such as owner move-in or withdrawal, Glendale requires 3 times the greater of rent or county fair market rent, plus $2,000.
- Eviction notice: A Glendale termination notice must state the reasons with specific facts on date, place and circumstances, and any right to relocation assistance.
- Short-term rentals: Glendale bans vacation rentals in all zones; home-sharing needs a city license, and the host must live in the home.
- Hotel tax: Glendale's hotel tax is 12% of the rent charged by the operator; home-sharing hosts must register with the tax administrator.
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 Glendale's just-cause reasons include unpaid rent, uncured lease violations, nuisance, demolition, substantial remodel, and landlord, relative or resident-manager move-in.
All 11 Glendale rules on eviction and just cause, with the code text and the state law underneath →
Relocation payments
Glendale code For qualifying evictions such as owner move-in or withdrawal, Glendale requires 3 times the greater of rent or county fair market rent, plus $2,000.
All 13 Glendale rules on relocation payments, with the code text and the state law underneath →
Notices
Glendale code A Glendale termination notice must state the reasons with specific facts on date, place and circumstances, and any right to relocation assistance.
All 3 Glendale rules on notices, with the code text and the state law underneath →
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 180 days before the alleged retaliation. Using rights under this chapter or state or federal law, seeking or joining mediation or arbitration, or joining litigation.
All 4 Glendale rules on retaliation, with the code text and the state law underneath →
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
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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 Glendale bans vacation rentals in all zones; home-sharing needs a city license, and the host must live in the home.
All 4 Glendale rules on short-term rentals, with the code text →
Hotel and short-term rental tax
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Condo conversions
Glendale code Actual moving costs, up to $500 per unit, paid when the eviction notice is given. Relocation compensation plus the first month's rent at the new unit, up to $500.
All 7 Glendale rules on condo conversions, with the code text →
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
How much can rent go up in Glendale?
Glendale has no rent cap of its own; state law limits increases on covered units to 8.7% from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027.
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)).
What is the hotel tax on short-term rentals in Glendale?
Glendale's hotel tax is 12% of the rent charged by the operator; home-sharing hosts must register with the tax administrator.
General information, not legal advice.
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