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Eviction Lawyer for Landlords in Pasadena, CA

Pasadena voters adopted rent stabilization and just cause protections in 2022 (Measure H), so Pasadena evictions now require careful attention to local rules as well as state law.

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Eviction rules that apply in Pasadena

Pasadena has local tenant protections in addition to state law. The strictest rule that applies is the one you must follow.

  • Under Pasadena's charter amendment, many older multi unit rentals are subject to rent stabilization, and most tenancies require just cause for termination. A Rental Housing Board administers the program.
  • Relocation assistance can be owed for no fault terminations, and notices must state a reason recognized by the city's rules.
  • Since 2025 a 3 day notice must state the exact start and end of the notice period, exclude weekends and court holidays, give a real payment address, and say the landlord will retake possession (Eshagian v. Cepeda).
  • Tenants now have 10 court days to respond to an unlawful detainer (AB 2347), so plan on roughly an extra week compared with the old 5 day rule.

We confirm whether your property is covered, review registration and rent records, and draft notices that satisfy both the city and state requirements.

Pasadena rent control rules

Pasadena's Pasadena Fair and Equitable Rent Charter Amendment (Measure H) in brief:

  • Limits yearly rent increases for most multi unit buildings certified before February 1, 1995 (the annual general adjustment was 2.25% through September 30, 2026).
  • Just cause eviction rules and relocation assistance apply to most rentals in the city, including many single family homes.
  • Rental units must be registered with the Rental Housing Board.

Rates and forms change every year. For the current allowable increase, registration rules and the full ordinance, see the city's official page.

Go to the Pasadena official rent control page

How we handle a Pasadena eviction

  1. Review. We confirm which state and local rules cover the unit, check the lease and the rent ledger, and identify the right notice.
  2. Notice. We prepare the notice (3 day, 30, 60 or 90 day) with the exact dates and content the law requires, and arrange proper service.
  3. Lawsuit. If the tenant does not pay or move, we file the unlawful detainer in the Los Angeles County Superior Court and have the tenant served.
  4. Default or trial. If there is no response within 10 court days we request a default judgment; if the tenant answers we request a trial date and handle settlement talks and the trial.
  5. Lockout. After judgment we obtain the writ of possession and coordinate the sheriff lockout so you get the property back.

Want the details? Read our guides to the eviction process, eviction notices and California eviction law.

Talk to an eviction attorney about your Pasadena property. Call (714) 782-7275 (8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday) or send us a message. Consultations are free.

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Updated October 11, 2026. General information, not legal advice for your situation. Local ordinances change; we verify the current rules for every case.