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Recently, SCRHA has received many calls asking about the “new CPI.” We want to help you plan ahead without making mistakes that could open you up to a lawsuit. As a reminder, for rent increases that take effect prior to August 1, the 9.1% limitation will continue to apply. Continue Reading
New funding has allowed the City of Chula Vista and nonprofit partner SBCS to re-open the Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance Program (ERAP) to new applications through the month of March 2022. Continue Reading
Chula Vista Tenant Ordinance Delayed Again - SCRHA continues to push back against the flawed proposal in Chula Vista that would create costly and onerous regulations for housing providers and unnecessary protections for tenants beyond state law. Continue Reading
SCRHA decided to sue San Diego County and the Board of Supervisors regarding the ordinance that severely limits a housing provider’s ability to terminate tenancy (60-day notice) or evict. Continue Reading
On behalf of the Southern California Rental Housing Association (SCRHA), we would like to provide you with an update on our lawsuit against the County of San Diego. Continue Reading
In case you missed it, here are some updates affecting the rental housing community in Riverside County. Continue Reading
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE SCRHA Delays Chula Vista Tenant Ordinance As SCRHA reported on Tuesday, the Chula Vista Housing Advisory Commission opted not to send the Landlord and Tenant Ordinance to the City Council for a vote. It was expected that the Council could vote on the ordinance as early as... Continue Reading
Attention Chula Vista Housing Providers: WE NEED YOU TO SPEAK UP! A draft of the Tenant Protection Ordinance will be going to the city's Housing Advisory Commission for a vote on Wednesday, January 19, at 6:00 p.m. Continue Reading
SCRHA is also asking that housing providers impacted directly by the strike (those with contracts with Republic Services) share their experience. Continue Reading
Complete the SCRHA Survey to Share Your Experience As everyone knows by now, the Republic Services strike has come to an end, and most waste services have resumed. However, many questions remain unanswered for property owners, especially those who incurred significant costs to hire private... Continue Reading
How to Handle Tenant Screening in 2022 Tenant screening was created as a solution for rental properties to use consistent, reliable information to determine whether they should approve or deny applicants. The old school methods relied on factors that were inconsistent, potentially discriminatory... Continue Reading
County of San Diego Approves Home Kitchen OperationsDespite the concerns of SCRHA and other stakeholders, the Board of Supervisors adopted a Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) ordinance yesterday. However, the ordinance adopted is temporary, allowing a two-year period to gather data... Continue Reading
