May 16-Key Highlights
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Budget Deficit: The Rent Stabilization Department is facing a projected deficit of $1.047 million due to unregistered rental units.
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Non-Compliance: Approximately 6,688 rental units remain unregistered, with smaller landlords being the primary contributors to non-compliance.
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Enforcement Measures: The Board is considering misdemeanor charges against landlords who fail to register their properties.
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Tenant Notifications: Notices sent to tenants about their rights have prompted some landlords to comply with registration requirements.
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Current Compliance: Out of the total units, 4,904 have been registered, and 1,772 have been granted exemptions, resulting in an 81% compliance rate.
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Revenue Collected: The department has collected approximately $3.9 million in fees and identified 2,596 previously unknown rental units.Pasadena Now
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Outreach Efforts: Despite various outreach methods, including workshops and advertisements, many properties remain unregistered.Pasadena Now
Summary
The Pasadena Rental Housing Board is intensifying efforts to enforce mandatory rental property registration as the Rent Stabilization Department confronts a significant budget shortfall. With thousands of units still unregistered, the Board is exploring stricter enforcement actions, including potential misdemeanor charges for non-compliant landlords. Tenant notifications have proven effective in encouraging some landlords to register their properties. Despite comprehensive outreach campaigns, achieving full compliance remains a challenge, particularly among smaller landlords.
