Legislative Update - June 26, 2025

Industry Advocacy Leads to SB 436 Victory
Earlier this week, the Southern California Rental Housing Association (SCRHA) and the California Rental Housing Association (CalRHA) declared victory on Senate Bill 436, which would have extended the 3-day “pay-or-quit” period to 14 days and significantly delayed your ability to act when a resident fails to pay rent or violates lease terms. The bill’s author, Senator Aisha Wahab, has asked for SB 436 to be reconsidered, but absent Committee action that changes the vote, SB 436 will not move forward.

Predatory ADA Lawsuits Are Back
In his latest column, SCRHA’s Executive Director Alan Pentico shares real stories from San Diego County landlords being targeted in federal court over technical ADA violations. Read the column. 

Reminder: State of the Industry Survey
To better understand what's affecting you the most and how you plan to respond to the challenges, SCRHA is asking you to take a short, 5 to 6-minute survey. This data will help us identify new ways to support you and focus advocacy to protect your investments. Take Survey. 

NAA Member Resource: Immigration Enforcement and Rental Housing
General information on how to interact with ICE agents if they show up at your property. Read the guide.

ICYMI:

• Opinion: Paloma Aguirre wants to raise your taxes while dodging her own
• In San Diego, rents rise slower where more homes are permitted
• Rent vs. buy: Inland Empire renters might save $43,000 over 5 years
• Opinion: Gutting assistance for low-income renters would be devastating
• San Diego approves collecting new trash fee on property tax bills to save money