Rent Control: Glendale vs Pasadena
How do rent control rules compare between Glendale, CA and Pasadena, CA?
Glendale has fewer restrictions than Pasadena.
Glendale, CA
Los Angeles County
Glendale does not have a local rent control cap but enforces the Rental Rights Program (Ord. 5922, updated 2024). CA AB 1482 caps increases at 5% + CPI or 10% max. Rent increases above 7% trigger mandatory relocation fees. 2025 cap is 8% under AB 1482.
View full Glendale 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 | Glendale | Pasadena |
|---|---|---|
| Local Cap | No dedicated local cap | - |
| State Law | AB 1482 (5% + CPI, max 10%) | - |
| Relocation Trigger | Increases above 7% | - |
| 2025 Cap | 8% per AB 1482 | - |
| 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.
Glendale FAQ
Is my Glendale apartment rent-controlled?
Multi-family rental units are covered under Glendale's 2019 Rent Stabilization Ordinance.
How much can my rent increase?
Annual increases capped at 5% or 60% of CPI, whichever is lower.
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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