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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 This bill would have repealed certain AB 1482 protections for property owners on housing rebuilt after a disaster.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
New Utility Pass-Through Ordinance for City of SD PropertiesStarting August 17, the City of San Diego’s ordinance regulating the pass-through of city-provided utility costs at rental properties takes effect. Property owners and managers in San Diego—make sure you understand the rules... Continue Reading
Prepare for the 2025 Energy Code! The 2025 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6 or Energy Code) will be implemented starting January 1, 2026. Projects applying for a building permit on or after that date—whether that be New Construction, Additions, or... Continue Reading
No one likes secondhand smoke. But is it really a good idea to turn landlords into the “smoking police” in apartment buildings? Continue Reading
When people think about housing vouchers, they usually think about the renter. And yes, renters absolutely need support. Stable housing can mean everything for a family trying to get back on its feet. Continue Reading
