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From NAA: Latest Updates on Government Shutdown October 15, 2025: A federal judge in California halted the administration's Reduction in Force (RIF) efforts. The lawsuit, brought by the American Federation of Government Employees, (AFGE) argues that the RIF layoffs are unlawful. October 13,... Continue Reading

The October 2025 issue of SCRHA’s Rental Advisor Magazine offers rental housing news, legal updates, and property management resources for Southern California providers. Continue Reading

Governor Signs Consumer Protection & Affordability Bill Package; Includes Tenant ProtectionsOn October 6, 2025, Governor Newsom signed a package of bills designed to “ help reduce costs for families.” The bills address a variety of issues, including a bill regulating the use of... Continue Reading

On October 6, 2025, Governor Newsom signed a package of bills designed to “help reduce costs for families.” The bills address a variety of issues, including a bill regulating the use of algorithms and a handful of bills that directly impact rental housing. AB 628 (McKinnor) requires... Continue Reading

Important Update: Federal Government ShutdownThe federal government has entered a shutdown, which could impact rental housing providers in a few ways. Section 8 subsidy payments may be delayed, and some residents who are federal employees could have trouble paying rent if the shutdown continues... Continue Reading

It takes courage to admit you made the wrong call. That’s what Councilmember Rick Robinson did in Oceanside when he reversed his vote on a proposed tenant protection ordinance (TPO) that would have gone beyond state law. His honesty was refreshing, and his reasoning was exactly right. Continue Reading

Reminder: Important Deadlines on the Horizon September 30 Deadline for City of San Diego Trash Service Approaching: The City of San Diego Environmental Services Department is reminding property owners of upcoming deadlines for trash service. Single-family homes eligible for city services must... Continue Reading

SCRHA Executive Director Alan Pentico Comments on UT EditorialEarlier this week, Alan Pentico penned a response to a San Diego Union-Tribune Editorial: High cost of housing rooted in decisions made by elected leaders. In it, he praised the editorial board for highlighting how elected officials... Continue Reading

Important Deadlines for City of San Diego Trash Service Approaching Eligible single-family homes: If you receive City-provided trash service, you have likely already received a mailer with a unique code and instructions to create an account at wasteportal.sandiego.gov. This is where you select... Continue Reading

Social Security Tenant Protection Act, Refrigerator Mandate, & Improved UD Language Bill Head to the Governor for Signature or Veto Despite significant industry opposition, including direct lobbying from SCRHA, both AB 246 (Bryan) and AB 628 (McKinnor) are heading to the Governor’s... Continue Reading

State Bill Update: SB 522 Defeated, Other Bills Head to the GovernorSCRHA is pleased to report that SB 522 (Wahab) is dead for the year. This bill would have repealed certain AB 1482 protections for property owners on housing rebuilt after a disaster. While the author amended the bill to only... Continue Reading