Rent Control: Glendale vs Long Beach
How do rent control rules compare between Glendale, CA and Long Beach, CA?
Glendale and Long Beach have similar restriction levels.
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 →Long Beach, CA
Los Angeles County
Long Beach does not have its own rent control ordinance (repealed 2019). Rent increases are governed by CA AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019), capping rent at 5% + CPI annually. Applies to properties 15+ years old; exempts single-family homes and owner-occupied duplexes.
View full Long Beach rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Glendale | Long Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Local Cap | No dedicated local cap | - |
| State Law | AB 1482 (5% + CPI, max 10%) | AB 1482, 5% + CPI cap |
| Relocation Trigger | Increases above 7% | - |
| 2025 Cap | 8% per AB 1482 | - |
| Local Rent Control | - | Repealed 2019 |
| Applies To | - | Properties 15+ years old |
| Exempt | - | Single-family, owner-occupied duplex |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
Long Beach FAQ
Is my apartment rent-controlled?
Units in buildings with 2+ units built before February 1, 1995 are covered under Measure EA.
How much can my rent increase?
Annual increases are capped at 3% or 60% of CPI, whichever is lower.
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