Rent Control: Glendale vs Santa Clarita
How do rent control rules compare between Glendale, CA and Santa Clarita, CA?
Santa Clarita has fewer restrictions than Glendale.
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 →Santa Clarita, CA
Los Angeles County
Santa Clarita has no local rent control. AB 1482 caps rent increases at 5% plus CPI (max 10%) statewide for qualifying properties.
View full Santa Clarita rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Glendale | Santa Clarita |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| Local Rent Control | - | None |
| State Cap | - | 5% + CPI (max 10%) per AB 1482 |
| Exempt | - | Single-family (some), post-2005 |
| City Role | - | No additional local protections |
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.
Santa Clarita FAQ
Is there rent control in Santa Clarita?
Local rent control measures may apply. Check with Santa Clarita housing department for covered units, allowable increases, and tenant rights.
How much notice is required before a rent increase?
Typically 30 days for month-to-month tenancies and at lease renewal for fixed-term leases. Some states require 60 to 90 days for larger increases. Check state landlord-tenant law for specifics.
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