Free Burbank Eviction & Tenancy Notice Forms

Partial. Burbank has a Tenant Protection Ordinance providing just cause for eviction and relocation assistance for certain no-fault terminations (BMC Chapter 5-3).

Burbank does not have traditional rent control with annual increase caps beyond the state Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482).

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• Just cause for eviction must be stated on the notice for covered tenancies
• Notice must reference the Burbank Tenant Protection Ordinance (BMC Chapter 5-3)
• Tenant relocation assistance is required for no-fault evictions
• Notice must comply with both state CCP §1161 and Burbank local requirements
• AB 1482 just-cause and rent caps apply to most multifamily units

Under Burbank Housing & Economic Development, Burbank requires just cause for any eviction of a covered tenant. The grounds fall into two categories:

Fault-based grounds — based on the tenant's conduct: non-payment of rent, breach of lease, nuisance, illegal use, criminal activity on the premises, refusal to renew, refusal to allow lawful entry, or other tenant-caused grounds enumerated in the ordinance.

No-fault grounds — based on the landlord's circumstances: owner or qualifying family-member move-in, withdrawal from the rental market (Ellis Act), substantial remodel or demolition, or compliance with a government order. No-fault terminations require relocation assistance.

The exact list of grounds, the documentation required for each, and any city-specific cure periods are set by Burbank Housing & Economic Development and updated as the ordinance is amended. Always verify the current grounds with the agency before serving a notice.

Burbank Housing & Economic Development — current just-cause grounds →

When a landlord serves a no-fault eviction in Burbank (owner move-in, substantial remodel, withdrawal from the rental market, demolition, or compliance with a government order), the local ordinance requires relocation assistance to be paid to the tenant.

Amounts typically vary by:

• Tenant category — standard tenants vs. senior (62+), disabled, low-income, or families with minor children (protected categories receive higher amounts)
• Unit size — studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom+
• Length of tenancy — long-term tenants are sometimes entitled to additional payments

Burbank Housing & Economic Development sets the current relocation schedule and updates it periodically (often annually, indexed to CPI). Timing of payment also varies by city — some require full payment at notice service, others split between service and vacancy. Confirm the current amounts and timing rules with the agency before serving a no-fault notice.

Burbank Housing & Economic Development — current relocation schedule →