Legislative Update - October 8, 2026

Reminder: Anti-Price Gouging Rules Now in Effect for All of San Diego County

Housing providers should be aware that anti-price gouging rules are now in effect in San Diego County in anticipation of El Nino. While SCRHA strongly disagrees with the County’s action to trigger these rules simply based on the possibility of an emergency, members should be aware so they don’t face possible penalties. Learn more.

Click here for storm-related resources.

Help SCRHA Gather Vital Data on Rental Fraud

SCRHA is conducting a short anonymous survey to better understand rental fraud and whether it is becoming more common. The goal is to gather local data about incidents affecting housing providers to help support future advocacy efforts, media outreach, and member education initiatives. Take the survey today!

Ballots are Out; Cast Your Vote

Most voters should have received their ballots in the mail by now. County election officials were required to begin sending out ballots no later than October 5. The last day to register to vote online for November 3, 2026, General Election is October 19.

Click here for SCRHA’s Voter Guide.

ICYMI:

• How San Diego Tenants Went on Strike Over Their Utility Bills – and Won

• San Diego City Council considers changes to how residents are billed for water

• So Cal Rent Check: Where Prices Are Rising and Falling Across Southern California

• California Enacts Pet Policy Transparency Law for Rental Housing

• The high cost of California’s proposed billionaire tax

• California’s Push to Ban Quartz Countertops Hits Legal Headwinds

• Sales tax hike, social programs are defining this low-key race for the Board of Supervisors