Pasadena Updates Rent Regulations: New Cap on Increases and Landlord Registration Requirements

In Pasadena, the local government is taking strategic steps to inform and regulate matters concerning rent. The Rent Stabilization Department has recently updated city dwellers on new guidelines that cap allowable rent increases and introduce registration requirements for landlords. According to an announcement by the

City of Pasadena

, the department is making a concerted effort to ensure transparency between tenants and landlords.

Under the newly revised regulations, effective from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, landlords will be able to raise rents by up to 3.0% for existing tenancies.

According to the city’s official notification

, the increase, called the Annual General Adjustment (AGA), can only be applied once within a 12-month period and any rent increases exceeding this limitation are strictly prohibited for eligible rental units. Notably, the 3.0% cap doesn’t apply across the board; exemptions exist for certain housing types, including units constructed post-1995 and those owned by non-profits under low-income housing tax credit provisions.

Another critical component of these changes is the requirement for landlords to register their rental units with the city and pay a Rental Housing Fee. If landlords miss this step, they lose the right to increase rent at all. The department has underscored this requirement, alongside a 30-day written notice policy for rent increases that must be fulfilled by landlords. The notice should carry a General Notice about the Charter Article XVIII, improving transparency for tenants.

Furthermore, the Rent Stabilization Department has declared a no-banking policy, ensuring landlords cannot defer or accumulate rent increases to apply in subsequent years. “If a rent increase is not taken by September 30, 2025, it cannot be imposed later,” the

City of Pasadena

made clear. In attempts to keep residents well-informed and equipped to address these regulations, the Rent Stabilization Department has developed comprehensive guidelines and FAQs, made available on their website.

For individuals requiring further clarification or facing uncertainties regarding the rent stabilization policies, engaging with the Rent Stabilization Department is encouraged. They can be contacted via phone at (626) 744-7999 or through email at

[email protected]

. The department is determined to support both tenants and landlords as they adapt to the new regulations.

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