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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 This bill would have repealed certain AB 1482 protections for property owners on housing rebuilt after a disaster.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
The September 2025 issue of SCRHA’s Rental Advisor Magazine offers rental housing news, legal updates, and property management resources for Southern California providers. Continue Reading
SCRHA Stops Rent Control in Oceanside; Less-Restrictive Tenant Protection Ordinance Passes Continue Reading
Oceanside City Council to Vote on Tenant Protections, Sept. 3The City Council is scheduled to consider a draft Tenant Protection Ordinance at their September 3 meeting at 6:00 pm. SCRHA testified against additional regulation back in April and remains opposed to additional tenant protections... Continue Reading
For Immediate Release San Diego’s Red Tape Leads to Higher Rents, New Study Shows Tenant Protection Ordinances Increase Rents by An Estimated $1,764 Annually: MetroSight MEDIA CONTACT: Tanya Castaneda | 619.764.9874 | tanya@prmconsult.com SAN DIEGO, CALIF. (August 27, 2025) – A new... Continue Reading
From NAA: The Hidden Cost of Regulations: How Policies Are Driving Up RentA new study conducted by economists from MetroSight – sponsored by the National Apartment Association (NAA) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) – shows that some housing regulations increase the... Continue Reading
