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SCRHA Legislative Update - July 10, 2020
SCRHA Legislative Update - July 10, 2020

COVID-19 Local Regulatory Update In addition to the City of San Diego, the cities of Chula Vista and Escondido have also extended their respective eviction moratoriums. Please refer to the Eviction Moratorium chart found on the SCRHA COVID Resources page.  Beginning July 6, Santee residents... Continue Reading

Date posted07/10/2020


Legislative Update - Victory - SB 1190 to be Amended
Legislative Update - Victory - SB 1190 to be Amended

Victory - SB 1190 to be Amended You did it! Your voice was heard by Senators. SB 1190 (Durazo) passed off the Senate floor but with the promise of amendments in the Assembly that will remove the ridiculous fines for violations of AB 1482, the Tenant Protection Act of 2019. Thank you to all those... Continue Reading

Date posted06/29/2020


Eviction Moratoriums
Eviction Moratoriums

EVICTION MORATORIUM INFORMATION Eviction Moratorium Chart Eviction Moratoriums & Letters SCRHA Judicial Council Letter 6-6-20 Continue Reading

Date posted06/24/2020


SCRHA Legislative Update - June 10, 2020
SCRHA Legislative Update - June 10, 2020

Update on Rental Housing Bills Yesterday, the Senate Appropriations Committee moved several rental housing bills to the "suspense file," including SB 1190 (Durazo). The suspense file is a holding placing for bills with significant fiscal impacts. Bills are generally held on the suspense file... Continue Reading

Date posted06/10/2020


SCRHA Update on Eviction Moratoriums
SCRHA Update on Eviction Moratoriums

On March 25, the San Diego City Council passed an ordinance to place a moratorium on residential and commercial evictions. SCRHA has been actively engaged with the Mayor’s office, Councilmembers, and their staffs since the ordinance was originally introduced on March 17. We thank the... Continue Reading

Date posted05/26/2020


California Capitol News
California Capitol News

By Aaron Read & Associates, SCRHA's Lobbying Firm We are in unprecedented times and Sacramento, like the rest of the country, and planet, are trying to find ways to conduct the people’s business in a manner that is safe and effective. The Legislature, after being closed for... Continue Reading

Date posted05/18/2020


May Legislative Update
May Legislative Update

Needless to say, a lot has happened in the last few months. SCRHA spent the first month or so of the COVID-19 emergency lobbying on eviction moratoriums, seeking property tax relief, and advocating for direct rental assistance, amongst other actions to help the industry during unprecedented times.... Continue Reading

Date posted05/15/2020


URGE NO VOTE ON AB 828
URGE NO VOTE ON AB 828

New legislation moving through the California legislature has the potential to create added economic distress for tens of thousands of small rental property owners throughout Southern California. While Assembly Bill 828 (Ting) is intended to help with the financial stress caused by the COVID-19... Continue Reading

Date posted04/16/2020


Threatened Rent Strike Would Have ‘Devastating’ Impact on Housing
Threatened Rent Strike Would Have ‘Devastating’ Impact on Housing

Southern California Rental Housing Association Draws Attention Southern California Rental Housing Association Draws Attention to Rental Property Owners’ Financial Obligations MEDIA CONTACT: Molly Kirkland 858.751.2200 | mkirkland@socalrha.org SAN DIEGO (March 31, 2020) – Responding... Continue Reading

Date posted04/1/2020


SCRHA Updates - Office Closure & Legislative Updates
SCRHA Updates - Office Closure & Legislative Updates

In light of recent declarations from State and Local government, the SCRHA office will be closed for the time being as a precautionary measure. Please DO NOT show up at our 5675 Ruffin Road location until circumstances have changed and SCRHA notifies you that the office has re-opened. SCRHA staff... Continue Reading

Date posted03/16/2020


Rent Gouging Rules in Effect - California State of Emergency
Rent Gouging Rules in Effect - California State of Emergency

On Wednesday, March 4, Governor Gavin Newson declared a statewide emergency to address the global COVID-19 outbreak. While much of the declaration is specific to healthcare, these types of declarations include Penal Code 396 which prevents price gouging in times of emergencies, including the price... Continue Reading

Date posted03/5/2020


SCRHA Primary Endorsements - Vote Tuesday, March 3!
SCRHA Primary Endorsements - Vote Tuesday, March 3!

With the March primary just around the corner on Tuesday, March 3, Southern California Rental Housing Association (SCRHA) wants to take a moment to make sure our members are aware of voter resources, ballot measure details, and SCRHA endorsed candidates. SCRHA Primary Endorsements for... Continue Reading

Date posted02/28/2020