Glendale · State cap + local relocation trigger
8.7%
Glendale has no local rent cap: covered units fall under the statewide AB 1482 limit of 8.7% (Los Angeles Area, August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027). But an increase of more than 7% within 12 months lets the tenant move out and collect relocation assistance under city law.
The statewide cap for the Los Angeles Area. Glendale has no rent cap of its own, but an increase over 7% lets the tenant leave with relocation money.
Recent changes
For increases starting between August 1, 2026 and July 31, 2027, the Attorney General's chart lists 8.7% (Los Angeles Area), 8.1% (Riverside Area), 8.2% (San Diego Area), 8.8% (San Francisco Area) and 8.6% for all other counties.
Official source: California Attorney General: Limits on Rent Increases ↗
§ 1 · The formula
Statewide 8.7%; over 7% triggers relocation pay
Glendale doesn't cap rents. The statewide cap applies to covered units: 5% plus Los Angeles-area CPI, up to 10% (8.7% for increases starting August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027). Separately, if an increase is more than 7% above the rent at any time in the previous 12 months, the tenant can choose to move out and the landlord must pay relocation assistance.
Law: California Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482); Glendale Municipal Code ch. 9.30 (Just Cause and Retaliatory Evictions).
§ 2 · Coverage
§ 3 · Timing
Notice: At least 30 days' written notice for an increase of 10% or less (Civil Code § 827). Glendale's chapter 9.30 sets its own steps for electing relocation after an increase over 7%.
Next change: The statewide figure resets for increases starting August 1, 2027; Glendale's 7% trigger is fixed by ordinance.
§ 2a · Local rules
A "non-relocation rent increase" is 7% or less over the rent at any time in the prior 12 months. If a notice raises the rent by more than that, the tenant may elect to vacate and the landlord must pay relocation assistance under chapter 9.30. It isn't a cap: the landlord can still charge the increase if the tenant stays.
Source: “If a landlord issues a notice for a rent increase that will increase the rent by an amount that is greater than a non-relocation rent increase, then the tenant may elect to vacate the rental unit, and, in the case of such election, the landlord shall:”
§ 4 · Sources
“Los Angeles Area: Los Angeles County Orange County 8% 8.7%”
“the notice shall be delivered at least 30 days before the effective date of the increase”
“Housing that has been issued a certificate of occupancy within the previous 15 years, unless the housing is a mobilehome.”
“"Non-relocation rent increase" means a rent increase of seven percent or less than the rent that was in place at any time during the 12-month period preceding the effective date of the rent increase.”
See something out of date? The methodology page explains how we check figures.
§ 5 · Questions
Glendale has no local rent cap: covered units fall under the statewide AB 1482 limit of 8.7% (Los Angeles Area, August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027). But an increase of more than 7% within 12 months lets the tenant move out and collect relocation assistance under city law.
Glendale doesn't cap rents. The statewide cap applies to covered units: 5% plus Los Angeles-area CPI, up to 10% (8.7% for increases starting August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027). Separately, if an increase is more than 7% above the rent at any time in the previous 12 months, the tenant can choose to move out and the landlord must pay relocation assistance.
Housing issued a certificate of occupancy within the previous 15 years (mobilehomes excepted). A single-family home or condo whose owner isn't a corporation, a REIT or an LLC with a corporate member, if the tenant got the written exemption notice. An owner-occupied duplex where the owner lived in one unit at the start of the tenancy.
The statewide figure resets for increases starting August 1, 2027; Glendale's 7% trigger is fixed by ordinance.
From State of California, Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General: “Limits on Rent Increases”, which we last checked on October 17, 2026. Always confirm with the agency before relying on it.
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