The Law - Here is the link to Pasadena Rental Housing Board Rules

On December 12, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 9970, certifying the November 8, 2022 General Election results showing that Measure H – the Pasadena Charter Amendment Initiative Petition Measure Imposing Rent Control, was deemed approved by voters. The Charter Amendment was subsequently filed with the California Secretary of State and took effect on December 22, 2022.

Links:

City Charter, Article XVIII – Rent Control This is the link to the city codes and rules

Rental Housing Board webpage This is the link to the city housing board page

The provision creates several major impacts on rental property of all types in Pasadena:

1- Creates a cap on rent increases for covered properties of 3/4 the rate of inflation (2.75% from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024)

2- Creates a series of restrictions on no-fault evictions for all rental properties in the city regardless of age or type

3 - Creates a Rental Housing Board that has broad oversight to create additional rules and fees

4 - Creates a registration requirement for all rental housing in the city to be administered by the Rental Housing Board

Written October 26, 2023