Rent Control: Altadena vs Glendale
How do rent control rules compare between Altadena, CA and Glendale, CA?
Glendale has fewer restrictions than Altadena.
Altadena, CA
Los Angeles County
The LA County Rent Stabilization & Tenant Protections Ordinance (RSTPO) caps annual rent increases in covered Altadena multi-unit buildings (built before Feb 1, 1995) at 3% or 60% of CPI, whichever is lower (effective 2025).
View full Altadena rules →Glendale, CA
Los Angeles County
Glendale does not have a local rent control cap but enforces the Rental Rights Program (Ord. 5922, updated 2024). CA AB 1482 caps increases at 5% + CPI or 10% max. Rent increases above 7% trigger mandatory relocation fees. 2025 cap is 8% under AB 1482.
View full Glendale rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Altadena | Glendale |
|---|---|---|
| Authority | LA County RSTPO (Ch. 8.52) | - |
| Cap (2025) | 3% or 60% CPI (lower) | - |
| Coverage | Multi-unit built pre-Feb 1, 1995 | - |
| Small Landlord Bonus | +1% | - |
| Admin Agency | LA County DCBA | - |
| Local Cap | - | No dedicated local cap |
| State Law | - | AB 1482 (5% + CPI, max 10%) |
| Relocation Trigger | - | Increases above 7% |
| 2025 Cap | - | 8% per AB 1482 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Altadena FAQ
Is Altadena under rent control?
Yes — covered multi-unit rentals built before Feb 1, 1995 are limited to 3% (or 60% of CPI) annual increases under the LA County RSTPO.
Glendale FAQ
Is my Glendale apartment rent-controlled?
Multi-family rental units are covered under Glendale's 2019 Rent Stabilization Ordinance.
How much can my rent increase?
Annual increases capped at 5% or 60% of CPI, whichever is lower.
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