Pasadena Rental Housing Board
Coverage of Pasadena Rental Housing Board in the Nexus archive.
- Pasadena Rental Housing Board to Vote Thursday on Ending Settlement Conferences for Rent Increase Petitions
The Pasadena Rental Housing Board will vote on three resolutions to modify procedures for rent adjustment petitions, including ending a requirement for prehearing settlement conferences. Current Chapter 5 rules mandate settlement conferences for individual rent adjustment petitions.
- Application Window Closes Today for Pasadena Rental Board Alternate Seat
Pasadena is closing applications today for an Alternate Tenant Member seat on the city’s Rental Housing Board, with the deadline set for July 9, 2026. The board, established under Section 1811 of the Pasadena City Charter, administers the Pasadena Fair and Equitable Housing Charter Amendment and consists of 11 members, including seven Tenant Members.
- Rent Board Weighs Fines on Landlords for Improper Eviction Notices, Harassment and Illegal Rent Hikes
The Pasadena Rental Housing Board is considering new fines for landlords violating the city’s voter-approved rent law, but no penalties were set during a study session due to potential state law limitations. The board requested additional information, including fine schedules from other cities, before taking action.
- Rental Housing Board to Set 2.55% Cap on Annual Rent Increases
Pasadena’s Rental Housing Board will set a 2.55% cap on annual rent increases for rent-controlled units, effective from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. The decision is scheduled for June 18.