Court of Appeal weighs CAA’s challenge to Pasadena rent control law after lively oral argument

The California Apartment Association's legal battle against Pasadena's rent control law, Measure H, drew spirited questioning in the Court of Appeal this month, as justices signaled skepticism about some of CAA's constitutional claims while showing stronger interest in arguments that key provisions of the law are preempted by state housing statutes.

CAA's case

CAA's lawsuit, filed after voters approved Measure H in 2022, challenges the measure on three fronts:

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