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Legislative Update - April 3, 2025
Legislative Update - April 3, 2025

Oceanside Councilmembers Propose Rent Control & Tenant ProtectionsAt a press conference earlier this week, Oceanside Vice Mayor Eric Joyce and Councilmember Jimmy Figueroa announced they will be proposing an ordinance to address stricter rent caps and additional tenant protections. SCRHA is... Continue Reading

Date posted04/3/2025


Opinion: Rules and Red Tape Won’t Fix the Housing Crisis
Opinion: Rules and Red Tape Won’t Fix the Housing Crisis

In recent years, city after city across San Diego County has rushed to pass its own version of a Tenant Protection Ordinance (TPO) – and now Oceanside is considering a proposal. Continue Reading

Postedby Alan Pentico
Date posted04/1/2025


Legislative Update - March 27, 2025
Legislative Update - March 27, 2025

Reminder: Forms Now Available for Rent Reporting (AB 2747) & Imperial Beach Just Cause OrdinanceSCRHA members may now access the necessary forms to comply with new laws. Forms are available under Quick Links when logged in to the Member Compass. They will be available in the Azibo Forms... Continue Reading

Date posted03/27/2025


Legislative Update - March 20, 2025
Legislative Update - March 20, 2025

Reminder: Forms Now Available for Rent Reporting (AB 2747) & Imperial Beach Just Cause OrdinanceSCRHA members may now access the necessary forms to comply with new laws. Forms are available under Quick Links when logged in to the Member Compass. They will be available in the Azibo Forms... Continue Reading

Date posted03/20/2025


Legislative Update - March 13, 2025
Legislative Update - March 13, 2025

Imperial Beach Just Cause GuidanceInformation is now available to help members comply with the Imperial Beach Just Cause/Tenant Protection Ordinance. Owners and managers with properties in Imperial Beach need to deliver certain notices by March 22, 2025. SCRHA is currently finalizing the necessary... Continue Reading

Date posted03/13/2025


Rental Advisor Magazine - March 2025
Rental Advisor Magazine - March 2025

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Date posted03/10/2025


Legislative Update - March 6, 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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