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California Bill Update - August 2023
California Bill Update - August 2023

The California Legislature returned from their summer recess August 14th, Appropriations Committee hearings and Floor Session resumed so as to dispense with bills remaining from the 2023 legislative year. Continue Reading

Date posted08/22/2023


Anti-Price Gouging Rules in Effect after Tropical Storm Hilary
Anti-Price Gouging Rules in Effect after Tropical Storm Hilary

Over the weekend, Governor Newsom declared a State of Emergency in response to what was Hurricane Hilary at the time. Some local jurisdictions in the storm’s path also declared emergencies. Continue Reading

Date posted08/21/2023


Legislative Update - August 17, 2023
Legislative Update - August 17, 2023

SCRHA Action Alert on Security Deposit BillAB 12 (Haney), the bill to limit security deposits to no more than the equivalent of one month’s rent, is on Senate Floor and can be voted on at any time. Make your voice heard by contacting your State Senator and asking them to vote NO on AB 12.... Continue Reading

Date posted08/17/2023


Legislative Update - August 10, 2023
Legislative Update - August 10, 2023

Keep reading to learn the latest industry news from SCRHA. Continue Reading

Date posted08/10/2023


Legislative Update - July 27, 2023
Legislative Update - July 27, 2023

Help NAA Stop Federal Rent Control Continue Reading

Date posted07/28/2023


Legislative Update - July 20, 2023
Legislative Update - July 20, 2023

Reminder: Help SCRHA Gather Important DataSCRHA continues to track the impacts of COVID-19 policies on the rental housing industry. The introduction of overreaching regulation continues despite the pandemic being over. Your insights and opinions are invaluable in helping us understand the current... Continue Reading

Date posted07/21/2023


Legislative Update - July 13, 2023
Legislative Update - July 13, 2023

Legislative Update National Survey for Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) ProgramThe National Apartment Association (NAA) invites you to take part in an important survey focused on the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. Your insights and feedback are vital in advocating for program improvements that... Continue Reading

Date posted07/14/2023


Help Stop Rent control Initiative - CalRHA Fact Sheet
Help Stop Rent control Initiative - CalRHA Fact Sheet

A new rent control initiative will be on the November 2024 ballot. WHAT IT DOES Will prohibit rent increases upon vacancy (also known as vacancy de-control) by eliminating the owner's ability to charge the market rate when a tenant vacates the unit. Imposes rent control on all properties... Continue Reading

Date posted07/12/2023


Legislative Update - July 6, 2023
Legislative Update - July 6, 2023

Public housing will be inspected by the new HUD standards as of July 1As of July 1, 2023, public housing will be inspected by a new standard with others to soon follow. The National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) standards were implemented July 1 for public housing... Continue Reading

Date posted07/6/2023


Legislative Update - June 29, 2023
Legislative Update - June 29, 2023

SCRHA has received word that the San Diego City Attorney’s Office has now opined that the copy of the Tenant Protection Guide that must accompany the mandatory notification required by the Tenant Protection Ordinance (TPO), must be provided to tenants as a hard copy. Continue Reading

Date posted06/29/2023


Legislative Update - June 22, 2023 - New City of San Diego Forms!
Legislative Update - June 22, 2023 - New City of San Diego Forms!

City of San Diego TPO Forms Now Available! Continue Reading

Date posted06/22/2023


Important Update on San Diego Tenant Ordinance Forms
Important Update on San Diego Tenant Ordinance Forms

City of San Diego Tenant Protection Forms Delayed: Confusion Looms Without Creation of Required Guide Continue Reading

Date posted06/21/2023