Legislative Update - April 23, 2026

SCRHA Resident Manager Bill Amended into Study Bill

Yesterday, April 22, AB 1771 (Alvarez) passed out of the Assembly Housing Committee, but only after the author agreed to accept amendments to simply require the Department of Housing Community Development to study the resident manager requirement. The Chair of the committee, Assemblymember Matt Haney, made it clear he did not like the bill and stated he is worried about the loss of jobs. SCRHA is extremely disappointed that our common-sense bill to modernize an outdated regulation from 1961 is not moving forward. The amended bill will now go to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. SCRHA hopes to bring back a reform bill again next year. Tell us your thoughts and email us at info@socalrha.org.

SCRHA Submits Comment Letter Regarding HUD Citizenship Verification

In support of ongoing National Apartment Association (NAA) advocacy on behalf of the industry, SCRHA submitted a comment letter to Department of Housing & Urban Development regarding the proposed rule that would revise regulations to require the verification of U.S. citizenship or the eligible immigration status of all applicants and recipients of assistance under a covered program. Specifically, it could require housing providers to verify immigration status for all assisted households. This runs counter to state law and would force housing providers to police immigration laws. Click here to learn more.

From SCRHA Executive Director: Opinion: Fair housing education is a must for California landlords

April is Fair Housing Month. For housing providers, fair housing is part of daily operations. That’s why ongoing training matters – not just for owners and managers, but for anyone working on a property. Alan Pentico’s latest column in Times of San Diego highlights why education and consistency are key to getting it right. Read more.

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