Legislative Update - September 17, 2026

Opinion: When dangerous tenants can’t be removed, many suffer as a result

In a recent opinion piece published by the San Diego Union-Tribune, Alan Pentico and Emilia Provencio discuss the real-world impacts of policies that can make it difficult to address dangerous behavior in rental communities. The piece highlights why housing policy must consider the safety of residents, property managers, and others who live and work in our communities. Thank you to all the members who responded to our Violence & Harassment Survey and helped SCRHA bring this important issue to the forefront. Read more.

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!

From NAA: HUD Resets Clock on Fair Housing Design and Construction Claims

HUD has announced that the Fair Housing Act's one-year statute of limitations for administrative complaints involving design and construction violations begins when construction is completed, as evidenced by the issuance of the initial certificate of occupancy. Read more.

ICYMI:

• Opinion: City attorney failed San Diegans on Measure A

• When a legal win becomes a business loss: The new reality of AI-assisted tenant litigation

• Opinion: Why I’m running to be San Diego County’s treasurer-tax collector

• Indian Wells changes short-term rental rules ahead of WTA Finals

• Dissatisfaction with City Hall Threatens Incumbent in District 4

• National City's new short-term rental law takes effect next week