City of San Diego Announcement on New Tenant Protection Framework
This afternoon, Mayor Todd Gloria and City Council President Sean Elo-Rivera unveiled a new framework of local protections for tenants.
The new framework is a far better starting point. This effort is entirely aligned with our strategic plan to:
- Re-envision quality housing for all
- Create a thriving rental housing community
- Be the ultimate resource on rental housing
- Advocate for rental housing-friendly public policy
- Ensure rental housing providers are recognized as essential members of the community
From the onset, we were determined to change the narrative between the City, renters, and rental housing providers, demonstrating that true collaboration is not only possible, but essential to bringing forth positive change for both San Diegans and the rental housing market.
Today’s announcement is the outcome of that collaboration and engagement. The framework proposed has changed significantly from the initial discussion framework rolled out in October, and brings us much closer to State Law. Here are just a few key examples:
October Framework
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New Framework
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Attached is the press release from the Mayor and Council President with more information on the proposed protections.
As a next step, the City Attorney will develop an ordinance to be considered by the Council’s Land Use & Housing Committee in early 2023, followed by full Council.
Currently, the framework is just that – a proposal. And more work is to be done. We will continue to collaborate, engage and educate on how to prevent homelessness and negative housing impacts and ensure SCRHA remains at the forefront of issues facing renters and the housing market.