PASADENA, Calif. \u2013 Under Pasadena's Fair and Equitable Housing Charter Amendment, lawful rent for a covered rental unit is based on a fixed reference point known as the \u201cBase Rent.\u201d Generally, the Base Rent is the rent in effect on May 17, 2021, or the initial rent charged at the beginning of a tenancy that started after that date.<\/p>\n
To help tenants and landlords understand how these requirements apply to them, the Rent Stabilization Department (RSD) is hosting a free community workshop on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 6 PM.\u00a0 The workshop will explain how Base Rent is established, when a rent rollback may apply and how allowable annual rent increases work in practice.<\/p>\n
The workshop will be held at the RSD office, 199 S. Los Robles Ave., First Floor Conference Room, with a virtual option available via Zoom at Bit.ly\/MonthlyRSDWorkshops<\/a>. Spanish interpretation will be available for both in-person and online participants.<\/p>\n Attendees will walk away with answers to questions like:<\/p>\n Following the presentation, attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and learn how these requirements may apply to their rental housing situation. Whether you are a tenant seeking to understand a recent rent increase notice or a landlord reviewing the requirements before increasing rent, this workshop will provide practical information to help you understand your rights and responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n