Free Pasadena Eviction & Tenancy Notice Forms

Partial. Pasadena has just cause eviction protections under a Charter Amendment, but does not have traditional rent control with annual increase caps.

The protections apply to most residential tenancies and require landlords to state a valid reason for eviction and reference the applicable code sections.

Pasadena Housing Department →

• Notice must reference the Pasadena Charter Amendment providing just cause protections
• Just cause must be stated on the notice
• Notice must cross-reference applicable Civil Code and CCP sections
• Tenant must be informed of their rights under the charter amendment
• Notice must comply with both state CCP §1161 and local requirements

Under the local ordinance, Pasadena requires just cause for any eviction of a covered tenant. The grounds fall into two categories:

Fault-based grounds — based on the tenant's conduct: non-payment of rent, breach of lease, nuisance, illegal use, criminal activity on the premises, refusal to renew, refusal to allow lawful entry, or other tenant-caused grounds enumerated in the ordinance.

No-fault grounds — based on the landlord's circumstances: owner or qualifying family-member move-in, withdrawal from the rental market (Ellis Act), substantial remodel or demolition, or compliance with a government order. No-fault terminations require relocation assistance.

The exact list of grounds, the documentation required for each, and any city-specific cure periods are set by the local agency and updated as the ordinance is amended. Always verify the current grounds with the agency before serving a notice.

Pasadena Housing Department — current just-cause grounds →

When a landlord serves a no-fault eviction in Pasadena (owner move-in, substantial remodel, withdrawal from the rental market, demolition, or compliance with a government order), the local ordinance requires relocation assistance to be paid to the tenant.

Amounts typically vary by:

• Tenant category — standard tenants vs. senior (62+), disabled, low-income, or families with minor children (protected categories receive higher amounts)
• Unit size — studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom+
• Length of tenancy — long-term tenants are sometimes entitled to additional payments

The local agency sets the current relocation schedule and updates it periodically (often annually, indexed to CPI). Timing of payment also varies by city — some require full payment at notice service, others split between service and vacancy. Confirm the current amounts and timing rules with the agency before serving a no-fault notice.

Pasadena Housing Department — current relocation schedule →