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Eviction Lawyer for Landlords in Glendale, CA

Glendale landlords face city rules on just cause, relocation assistance and rent increase notices in addition to state law. We help owners follow both so the case is not dismissed on a technicality.

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Eviction rules that apply in Glendale

Glendale has local tenant protections in addition to state law. The strictest rule that applies is the one you must follow.

  • The statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) applies to most rentals older than 15 years: just cause is required once a tenant has lived there 12 months, and annual increases are capped at 5% plus inflation (10% maximum), unless the lease contains the exact exemption notice the law requires.
  • Since 2025 a 3 day notice must state the exact start and end of the notice period, exclude weekends and court holidays, give a real payment address, and say the landlord will retake possession (Eshagian v. Cepeda).
  • Tenants now have 10 court days to respond to an unlawful detainer (AB 2347), so plan on roughly an extra week compared with the old 5 day rule.
  • Glendale has its own just cause and relocation assistance rules that apply to many rental units, and notice requirements that differ from state law. We check the current ordinance for your property before serving notice.

Glendale cases are filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

Glendale tenant protection rules

Glendale's Rental Rights Program and Just Cause Ordinance in brief:

  • There is no rent cap, but owners must offer a written lease of at least one year when raising rent.
  • A rent increase above 7% in 12 months gives the tenant a right to relocation assistance if they move out.
  • Evictions require one of the just causes listed in the city ordinance.

Rates and forms change every year. For the current allowable increase, registration rules and the full ordinance, see the city's official page.

Go to the Glendale official tenant protections page

How we handle a Glendale eviction

  1. Review. We confirm which state and local rules cover the unit, check the lease and the rent ledger, and identify the right notice.
  2. Notice. We prepare the notice (3 day, 30, 60 or 90 day) with the exact dates and content the law requires, and arrange proper service.
  3. Lawsuit. If the tenant does not pay or move, we file the unlawful detainer in the Los Angeles County Superior Court and have the tenant served.
  4. Default or trial. If there is no response within 10 court days we request a default judgment; if the tenant answers we request a trial date and handle settlement talks and the trial.
  5. Lockout. After judgment we obtain the writ of possession and coordinate the sheriff lockout so you get the property back.

Want the details? Read our guides to the eviction process, eviction notices and California eviction law.

Talk to an eviction attorney about your Glendale property. Call (714) 782-7275 (8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday) or send us a message. Consultations are free.

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Updated October 11, 2026. General information, not legal advice for your situation. Local ordinances change; we verify the current rules for every case.