Eviction Defense in Glendale, CA | The Law Office of Zak Fisher

Glendale Right to Lease Renewal Ordinance

The Glendale Right to Lease Renewal Ordinance (RTLRO) provides tenants in covered properties with a right to renew their lease at the end of the lease term except for specified just-cause reasons. The ordinance does not impose hard rent caps comparable to LARSO or Santa Monica’s ordinance, but it does provide procedural and substantive protections beyond default California law.

Common Glendale eviction scenarios

• Non-renewal at end of lease term, must be supported by a permissible just-cause reason under RTLRO.
• 30/60-day no-fault terminations of month-to-month tenancies, must comply with AB 1482 just-cause and relocation requirements.
• Alleged unpaid rent, common defenses include rent overstatement, defective notice, and habitability.
• Habitability disputes, Glendale Code Enforcement is active and produces useful documentation.
• Substantial remodel claims for redevelopment-driven displacement.

AB 1482 protections in Glendale

California’s AB 1482 applies to most Glendale multi-unit residential rentals built more than 15 years ago, providing just-cause and rent cap protections that layer with Glendale’s local ordinance. The stricter rule applies in each situation.

Where Glendale eviction cases are heard

Unlawful detainer cases from Glendale are typically filed at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in DTLA (111 N. Hill Street).

What to do if you receive an eviction notice in Glendale

1. Save the notice and document service.
2. Verify whether the property is covered by Glendale’s RTLRO and/or AB 1482.
3. For no-fault terminations under AB 1482, verify that relocation assistance was properly tendered.
4. Document any habitability problems with photos and Glendale Code Enforcement complaints.
5. Contact a tenant attorney before any deadline expires.

Related guides

• I got served eviction papers, what to do now
• AB 1482 just-cause
• Habitability defense
• 30/60/90-day termination notices