Pasadena Eviction Consultation
Pasadena voters adopted the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (Measure H) in December 2022, requiring a qualifying just-cause reason before nearly any Pasadena tenancy, including single-family homes and condos, can be terminated, on top of California’s statewide eviction laws. Because of this added complexity, the Law Office of David Piotrowski offers a paid, informational phone consultation for Pasadena landlords rather than flat-fee notice drafting or full-service eviction representation. We represent landlords only, never tenants.
Paid Consultation for Pasadena Landlords
Pasadena voters adopted the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (Measure H), which requires a qualifying just-cause reason before terminating nearly any Pasadena tenancy and caps annual rent increases on many older multi-family buildings, beyond California’s statewide eviction laws. Because of this local ordinance, we do not offer our standard flat-fee notice drafting or full-service eviction packages for Pasadena properties. Instead, we offer a paid phone consultation to help you understand your options.
Pasadena Landlord Consultation
- A paid phone consultation to discuss how Pasadena’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance (Measure H) and California’s statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) apply to your rental property.
- Helps you understand what documentation and just-cause requirements may apply before you terminate a Pasadena tenancy.
- Does not include drafting, filing, or serving documents, or representation in an unlawful detainer lawsuit.
- Landlords only. We never represent tenants.
Why Pasadena Landlords Choose Us
We are a focused eviction practice dedicated entirely to landlords. When you hire us, you get direct access to an experienced attorney: not a call center, not a paralegal, not whoever picks up the phone.
You Work Directly with David
Your case is handled by David Piotrowski personally, not passed to a paralegal or a staff attorney you have never spoken to. You can reach us when you have questions, and you will know exactly where your case stands.
Landlords Only. Every Case, Every Day.
We never represent tenants. That means no conflicts of interest, no divided loyalties, and a strategy built entirely around winning for landlords. Volume mills take anything that walks in the door. We don’t.
20+ Years of Eviction Experience
We have been representing California landlords in eviction cases for over 20 years. We know the courts, we know the process, and we know how to move your case efficiently from the first notice to the final lockout.
The Rent Stabilization Ordinance (Measure H)
Pasadena voters adopted the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (Measure H) in December 2022. It requires landlords to have a qualifying just-cause reason before terminating nearly any residential tenancy in the city, and caps annual rent increases on many older multi-family buildings. This is separate from, and in addition to, California’s statewide eviction process.
Just Cause Required, Nearly Citywide
Measure H requires a qualifying just-cause reason before terminating nearly any Pasadena tenancy, including single-family homes and condos, with only narrow exemptions.
Rent Cap on Many Older Buildings
Many multi-family buildings in Pasadena are also subject to an annual rent increase cap that adjusts each year under the local ordinance; single-family homes and condos are generally not subject to the cap.
Relocation Assistance May Apply
Certain no-fault terminations under the ordinance, such as owner move-in or necessary and substantial repairs, require the landlord to provide relocation assistance to the tenant.
Paid Consultation
Because of this added complexity, we offer a paid phone consultation to help Pasadena landlords understand how these rules apply to their property.
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Pasadena Eviction Consultation for Landlords
Pasadena’s rental market includes a large number of apartment communities and multi-family properties throughout the city, from the historic Downtown Pasadena and Civic Center area to neighborhoods across the city. Pasadena voters adopted the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (Measure H) in December 2022, which requires a qualifying just-cause reason before nearly any Pasadena tenancy can be terminated and caps rent increases on many older multi-family buildings, beyond California’s statewide eviction laws. The Law Office of David Piotrowski has been representing Los Angeles County landlords for over 20 years. We never represent tenants.
California law prohibits self-help evictions. You cannot change the locks, remove the tenant’s belongings, shut off utilities, or physically remove anyone from the property. Doing so exposes you to substantial liability regardless of how overdue the rent is.
Because of Measure H, we offer a paid phone consultation for Pasadena landlords rather than flat-fee notice drafting or full-service eviction representation. Contact us to schedule a consultation and discuss how Measure H and AB 1482 may apply to your property.
What to Prepare for Your Paid Consultation
When you schedule a paid Pasadena consultation, we will discuss your situation in detail so you understand how the local ordinance and California law apply to your property. The more information you provide upfront, the more useful the consultation will be.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions Pasadena landlords ask about the tenant eviction process.
Because Pasadena has its own Rent Stabilization Ordinance (Measure H), we do not offer flat-fee notice drafting or full-service eviction representation for Pasadena properties the way we do in most other Los Angeles County cities. Instead, we offer a paid, informational phone consultation to help you understand how the local ordinance and California’s statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) apply to your situation. Contact us to schedule a consultation and discuss the fee.
Pasadena is one of the few Los Angeles County cities with its own Rent Stabilization Ordinance (Measure H), which layers additional documentation and procedural requirements on top of California’s statewide eviction laws. Because of that added complexity, we offer a paid, informational phone consultation for Pasadena landlords instead of our standard flat-fee notice and full-service eviction packages. We still represent landlords only, and the consultation is designed to help you understand your options and the right next steps.
An eviction in Pasadena generally takes 1.5 to 3 months from the time a valid notice is served to when the sheriff executes the lockout, similar to the rest of Los Angeles County. Pasadena’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance (Measure H) can add documentation requirements that affect the notice and timeline. We offer a paid phone consultation to walk through what the timeline may look like for your specific property.
If your Pasadena tenant has stopped paying rent, California law generally requires a 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit before an eviction lawsuit can be filed. Because Pasadena has its own Rent Stabilization Ordinance (Measure H), additional documentation may be required. We offer a paid phone consultation to help you understand the right type of notice and next steps for your Pasadena property.
A 3-day notice is a written notice served on a Pasadena tenant demanding they pay overdue rent, cure a lease violation, or vacate the property within 3 days. It is generally the first required step in the California eviction process. Because Pasadena’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance (Measure H) can affect what a valid notice must include, we discuss 3-day notices and other termination notice types during a paid phone consultation for Pasadena landlords rather than offering flat-fee notice drafting.
A 30-day or 60-day notice is a no-fault termination notice used to end a tenancy without the tenant having done anything wrong. California law requires 30 days’ notice if the tenant has lived at the property for less than one year, or 60 days’ notice if they have lived there one year or more. These notices are used when a landlord wants to reclaim the property, sell it, or simply end the tenancy. Pasadena’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance (Measure H) and California’s statewide AB 1482 may add further requirements for no-fault notices. We discuss which type of notice may fit your situation during a paid phone consultation for Pasadena landlords.
No. California law strictly prohibits “self-help” eviction tactics including changing the locks, removing a tenant’s belongings, shutting off utilities, or physically removing someone from a rental property. Taking any of these actions can expose you to significant legal liability regardless of how much rent is owed. You must go through the lawful unlawful detainer (eviction lawsuit) process.
Yes. Pasadena has adopted a Rent Stabilization Ordinance (Measure H), which caps annual rent increases on covered rental units and mobilehome spaces and requires landlords to have a qualifying just-cause reason before terminating certain residential tenancies of 30 days or more. Certain no-fault terminations under the ordinance may also require the landlord to provide relocation assistance to the tenant. California’s statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may also apply to your property unless an applicable exemption exists. Contact us to determine how Pasadena’s local ordinance and AB 1482 apply to your property and what it means for your ability to evict.
No. The Law Office of David Piotrowski represents landlords only in all Pasadena eviction matters. We never represent tenants. This exclusive focus means our advice, strategy, and preparation are always fully aligned with your interests as a landlord.
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