Rent Control: Altadena vs Pasadena
How do rent control rules compare between Altadena, CA and Pasadena, CA?
Altadena and Pasadena have similar restriction levels.
Altadena, CA
Los Angeles County
The LA County Rent Stabilization & Tenant Protections Ordinance (RSTPO) caps annual rent increases in covered Altadena multi-unit buildings (built before Feb 1, 1995) at 3% or 60% of CPI, whichever is lower (effective 2025).
View full Altadena rules →Pasadena, CA
Los Angeles County
Pasadena voters approved Measure H in 2022 establishing rent stabilization. The max allowable increase is 3.0% (Oct 2024-Sept 2025) and 2.25% (Oct 2025-Sept 2026). No banking of unused increases. Landlords must register units and pay Rental Housing Fee before any increase.
View full Pasadena rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Altadena | Pasadena |
|---|---|---|
| Authority | LA County RSTPO (Ch. 8.52) | - |
| Cap (2025) | 3% or 60% CPI (lower) | - |
| Coverage | Multi-unit built pre-Feb 1, 1995 | - |
| Small Landlord Bonus | +1% | - |
| Admin Agency | LA County DCBA | - |
| 2024-25 Cap | - | 3.0% max increase |
| 2025-26 Cap | - | 2.25% max increase |
| Banking | - | Not permitted |
| Registration | - | Required before any increase |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Altadena FAQ
Is Altadena under rent control?
Yes — covered multi-unit rentals built before Feb 1, 1995 are limited to 3% (or 60% of CPI) annual increases under the LA County RSTPO.
Pasadena FAQ
Is my Pasadena apartment rent-controlled?
Multi-family units built before February 1995 are covered under the 2022 rent stabilization ordinance.
How much can rent increase?
Annual increases capped at 75% of the regional CPI.
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