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Legislative Update - March 6, 2025
County to Consider Ordinance on Predatory Practices Targeting Rental Housing ProvidersOn Tuesday, March 11, at the 9:00 AM hearing, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors will be considering an ordinance that will prohibit evictions and termination of tenancy for tenants facing economic... Continue Reading
Date posted03/6/2025
Opinion: Cities Should Follow Palm Springs’ Lead in Expanding Rental Assistance
Southern California’s housing crisis continues to dominate the headlines. Yet one of the most effective tools for keeping people housed – rental assistance – is not getting the attention it deserves. Continue Reading
Postedby Alan Pentico
Date posted03/1/2025
Legislative Update - February 27, 2025
City of San Diego Building Decarbonization Roadmap SurveyThe City of San Diego and the Sustainability and Mobility Department are looking for feedback to help identify public priorities as it relates to decarbonization of buildings. Property owners and managers are encouraged to take this survey... Continue Reading
Date posted02/27/2025
Legislative Update - February 20, 2025
Imperial Beach Gives Final Approval to Tenant Protection OrdinanceOn Wednesday evening (February 19) the Imperial Beach City Council approved an ordinance further regulating Just Cause Termination of Tenancy in the city. The ordinance was originally approved at the January 15 council meeting. The... Continue Reading
Date posted02/20/2025
Legislative Update - February 13, 2025
San Diego Council Committee Hears Trash Related ProposalsThe San Diego City Council Environment Committee was scheduled to receive a presentation today on solid waste pick up fees and schedule a future public hearing date. At the time of writing this, that item was still being discussed. However,... Continue Reading
Date posted02/13/2025
Legislative Update - February 6, 2025
NAA Shares Member Resource: Immigration Enforcement and Rental HousingOn January 20, 2025, the Trump Administration, via Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), began immigration enforcement activities, including operations at rental housing... Continue Reading
Date posted02/6/2025
Opinion: San Diego Must Act Locally to Expand Rental Assistance
San Diego’s housing crisis continues to dominate the headlines. Yet one of the most effective tools for keeping people housed – rental assistance – is not getting the attention it deserves. Continue Reading
Postedby Alan Pentico
Date posted02/1/2025
Legislative Update - January 30, 2025
NAA Provides Updates on Federal Assistance FreezeThe details surrounding the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) memorandum freezing federal financial assistance across agencies continues to evolve. As of yesterday, the White House had rescinded the memo but later stated it was not a recission... Continue Reading
Date posted01/30/2025
Legislative Update - January 23, 2025
Stay Prepared: Emergency Resource Hub for Housing ProvidersWhile Santa Ana winds are expected to wain and a chance of rain is on the horizon, dry conditions continue to persist in Southern California. SCRHA reminds members to be prepared and have emergency plans in place. Visit SCRHA’s... Continue Reading
Date posted01/23/2025