AAGLA Web Event – Measure H

Measure H: Pasadena’s New Rent Control and Tenant Protection Law

Landlord Attorney, Mike Brennan Gives an Important Update and Explanation

In November 2022, Ballot Measure H in the City of Pasadena passed by a majority of voters imposing rent control and tenant protection rules on the City’s rental housing providers. Under Pasadena’s new rent control law, annual rent increases are limited to just 75% of the annual change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which CPI will be announced every September 1^st by the newly established Rent Control Board. Additionally, any tenant eviction now requires the property owner to provide “just cause” for initiating the eviction process.

Since its passage, Measure H has undergone several updates by the Rent Control Board. Join us for an important, in-depth overview of Pasadena’s rent control and eviction protection rules under Measure H from legal expert, Mike Brennan of the Brenna Law Firm.

Pasadena voters passed Measure H, an overzealous rent control and eviction protection measure by a 7.6% margin! Landlords can only raise a tenant’s rent once per year and at a rate that is no more than 75% of the annual rate of inflation. Under the new ordinance, rent was rolled back to the rent that was in effect as of May 17, 2021, regardless of how much the rent may have increased since that time. For tenants who moved in before the May 17^th date, housing providers are restricted to a 6% rent increase, and for tenants who moved in after that May 17^th date, the allowed increase ranges from 0.5% to 5%, depending on the exact month the tenant’s took occupancy.

Included in the new ordinance are “just cause” eviction protections, a Rent Control Board which was recently established by the City, and a rental registry.

Some of the topics discussed during this webinar may include:

• How does Pasadena’s new Rent Control Board function?
• Can the City of Pasadena or its property owners revise some of the provisions established under Measure H?
• What must property owners know about the City of Pasadena’s rent stabilization ordinance and eviction protections.
• Measure H, rent control, has passed. What are the remaining steps for implementation?
• How much can rent be increased in Pasadena? What about past increases given prior to implementation of Measure H?
• And, of course, much, much more. Mike Brennan from the Brennan Law Firm will take some of your questions via our “Q&A” both on Measure H and other legal and regulatory questions listeners may have.

This is another of many member-exclusive informative online sessions we have been offering.  Please log in to register.  If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Events Manager Diana Alcaraz via email at diana@aagla.org.  We look forward to your joining us.

WARNING:  THE INFORMATION PROVIDED DURING THIS WEBINAR IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. ABSOLUTELY NO LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE IS BEING GIVEN DURING THIS WEBINAR.  BEAR IN MIND THAT EVERY SITUATION IS UNIQUE, AND THE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.  SO, BEFORE ACTING, BE SURE TO OBTAIN TAX AND/OR LEGAL ADVICE FROM A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL.

Featured Speaker: 

Mike Brennan, Managing Partner, The Brennan Law Firm

Michael Brennan, Esq. is the managing partner and founder of the Brennan Law Firm, one of the premier landlord-tenant law firms in Southern California, representing landlords exclusively in evictions, judgment enforcement, and other landlord-tenant matters. Mr. Brennan is a frequent speaker and contributing author for various landlord publications, including a monthly legal advice column appearing in “Apartment Age” magazine.

The Brennan Law Firm represents landlords in every aspect of landlord-tenant matters, including initial lease negotiations and drafting, to unlawful detainer litigation.  There is no firm or individual in this industry who can handle your case more aggressively, knowledgeably, or quickly than the Brennan Law Firm.  The Brennan Law Firm gets the job done right in a professional, efficient, and cost-effective manner due to their experience and proven track record of success in virtually every aspect of landlord-tenant litigation.

Moderator: 

Daniel Yukelson, AAGLA Executive Director.

Daniel Yukelson is currently the Executive Director of The Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles (AAGLA).  As Certified Public Accountant, Yukelson began his career at Ernst & Young, the global accounting firm, and since then had served in senior financial roles principally as Chief Financial Officer for various public, private and start-up companies.  Prior to joining AAGLA, Yukelson served for 12 years as Chief Financial Officer for Premiere Radio Networks, now a subsidiary of I-Heart Media, and then 3 years as Chief Financial Officer for Oasis West Realty, the owner of the Beverly Hilton and Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills where he was involved with the development and construction of the Waldorf.  Yukelson also served for 6 years as a Planning Commissioner and for 3 years as a Public Works Commissioner for the City of Beverly Hills.