Pasadena Rent Stabilization Department Announces Workshop to Prepare for 2nd Annual Rental Registry
The Rent Stabilization Department for the City of Pasadena wants property owners to register, but the registration process is not OPENED to register.
It’s like the cart before the horse. Meanwhile at the recent meeting which was a fiasco, they are still trying to figure out late fees for registration, against all the public comments and even some board members asking the hard questions, like why…. what evidence is there this will help, well the head of the dept, Helen Morales was no help at the meeting stating that there was no compliance data available from other cities, that the data would not be available.
The city wants to implement late fees but doesn’t have all the info. Meanwhile they want landlords to pay tenants a miniscule about of interest which amounts to a couple of dollars, to create gotchas for landlords. Meanwhile none of the registration fees can be passed on to tenants.
The workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 6 p.m. and will be held at the Los Robles Building (199 South Los Robles Avenue, 1st Floor Conference Room). Attendees may participate in person or join virtually via Zoom by visiting Bit.ly/MonthlyRSDWorkshops.
This informative session will provide:
- Comprehensive details on who must register their rental units.
- Step-by-step guidance on how to update and submit registration information.
- Important dates, deadlines, and tips to avoid common pitfalls.
- Learn about the consequences of late registration, including when and how late fees may apply.
- Answers to frequently asked questions.
Whether you’re registering a single unit or managing multiple properties, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to easily navigate the rental registration system. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive direct support from Rent Stabilization staff.
To learn more about the rental registry, visit Bit.ly/RentRegistryPasadena or contact us at RentStabilization@CityOfPasadena.net.
Morales, Helen <hmorales@cityofpasadena.net>
The following are responses to your questions:
- Registration occurs annually, the second registration period opens on September 1, 2025 and the deadline is October 31, 2025.
- The Public Accessible portal will be available when registration opens on September 1, 2025.
- The Registration fee covers the Budget as mandated by the Charter Article XVIII (Charter) and passed by the Board
- Passthroughs of any kind are prohibited by the voter approved Charter.
- Any and all consultants have been paid in compliance with City policy.
- No question asked.
- Residential rental property built after February 1995 remain subject to Just Cause protections and registration requirements.
Sincerely,
Helen Morales
Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 10:42 AM
To: Morales, Helen <hmorales@cityofpasadena.net>
Cc: Márquez, Miguel <miguelmarquez@cityofpasadena.net>
Date: Mon, Aug 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Subject: Re: Pasadena Rent Stabilization Department –
To: Rent Stabilization Dept <rentstabilization@cityofpasadena.net>
Couple questions.
- How do you renew before the expiration of the current registration in my case August 31, 2025. If a renewal is not possible then please send extension certificates valid until the actual availability of the registration renewal process.
- Where is the public accessible portal where one can see the properties that are registered and not registered? Mandated by Measure H.
- Why is the fee almost 100% higher vs last year? Please explain the out of control budget of the RS and PHRB actions.
- With all the punitive actions being taken by PRHB and RS dept, Why is there not even 1% of the registration fees allowed to be passed through to the tenants?
- Where is the hundreds of thousands that was and is being squandered on consultants?
- Stop spending the money of hard working people on small property landlords. Being penalized for having property built before 1995.
- How are properties built after 1995 not part of the RS/PHRB regulations? Big developers get off scott free and continue to build build and laugh all the way to the bank.
Makes me sick!
