Burbank Tenant Protection Ordinance

The Burbank Tenant Protection Urgency Ordinance adopted on September 12, 2023, requires the following for no-fault just cause evictions with the intent to demolish or substantially remodel a property based the AB 1482 definition of substantial remodel noted below:

1. Securing building permits (for a substantial remodel), demolition permits (for a demolition), and/or any required abatement permits;

2. Plan check submittal to the City’s Building Division, if required;
   
   Visit the City of Burbank Building Division section for more information on permits, and plan check submittal at https://www.burbankca.gov/web/community-development/building-safety.

3. Providing copies of the building, demolition, and/or hazardous material abatement permit(s) to Tenant;

4. Providing Tenant with a written, detailed account of the scope of work, why the work cannot be reasonably accomplished in a safe manner with the tenant in place, and why the work cannot be completed within thirty (30) days.

AB 1482 Substantial Remodel Definition
Intent to demolish or to substantially remodel the residential real property.  For purposes of this subparagraph, “substantially remodel” means the replacement or substantial modification of any structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical system that requires a permit from a governmental agency, or the abatement of hazardous materials, including lead-based paint, mold, or asbestos, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, that cannot be reasonably accomplished in a safe manner with the tenant in place and that requires the tenant to vacate the residential real property for at least 30 days. Cosmetic improvements alone, including painting, decorating, and minor repairs, or other work that can be performed safely without having the residential real property vacated, do not qualify as substantial rehabilitation.  For complete bill text, visit https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AB1482

The notice of termination of a tenancy is void if these requirements are not met.  A failure shall be an affirmative defense to an unlawful detainer action in civil court.  Tenants should visit the City’s website www.burbankca.gov for legal resources to provide assistance.