Legislative Update - February 19, 2026
Victory in Sight: SCRHA Sponsors AB 1771 to End Outdated Resident Manager Mandate
SCRHA is thrilled to announce a major milestone in our multi-year effort to modernize California’s property management laws. Assemblymember David Alvarez has officially introduced AB 1771, a bill that would finally eliminate the burdensome requirement for an onsite resident manager at properties with 16 or more units. With modern technology, property owners and managers are now accessible 24/7 via text, email, and phone. AB 1771 is a "common-sense" fix that would prohibit state or local entities from requiring a manager or caretaker to reside on-site. As AB 1771 moves through the legislative process, we will provide opportunities for you to voice your support. Learn More.
Housing Doesn’t Exist Without the People Who Finance, Maintain, and Manage It
If San Diego wants to be truly pro-housing, public policy has to reflect that. Read SCRHA Executive Director Alan Pentico’s column in Times of San Diego.
From NAA: Free Federal Housing Policy Landscape Webinar: Feb. 24
The Housing Solutions Coalition (HSC)—a collaboration between the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC), the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the National Apartment Association (NAA) and the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) —invites you to join an exclusive national briefing on housing policy and affordability. Hosted by HSC co-chairs former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Marcia L. Fudge and former Representative Steve Stivers, this virtual briefing will take place on Tuesday, February 24, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST.
The session will provide a high-level overview of the current housing policy landscape, including where key debates stand nationally and how the Coalition is working to advance solutions that expand housing supply and improve affordability. Register now.
From CalRHA: Are Squatters a Problem?
CalRHA and affiliated rental housing associations throughout California are initiating legislation that would protect the rights of property owners who are faced with a squatter situation and provide property owners with swift action from local law enforcement to remove squatters. Take a short survey to help. Start Survey.
ICYMI:
- Escondido looks to expand rental support for low-income residents
- Palm Springs council to consider review of rotating mayor system
- San Diego County gets $1.67M for veteran housing efforts
- How a San Diego council member wants to prevent a repeat of fee-hike sticker shock
- Hotel conversions creating affordable housing options around San Diego