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San Diego City Council Approves Tenant Protection Ordinance
San Diego City Council Approves Tenant Protection Ordinance

SCRHA would firstly like to thank all of the members who made their voice heard, whether in-person, virtually, or in writing. Hundreds of rental providers packed the San Diego Council chambers today to share their concerns with the proposed Tenant Protection Ordinance (TPO).  Continue Reading

Date posted04/25/2023


Important Update on San Diego Tenant Protection Ordinance
Important Update on San Diego Tenant Protection Ordinance

Please Take Action and Speak Up on April 25! The City of San Diego released its draft Tenant Protection Ordinance, which goes to full the City Council this Tuesday, April 25 at 2:00 p.m. Here is the just-released agenda and staff report. More information on SCRHA’s position can also be found... Continue Reading

Date posted04/18/2023


Legislative Update - April 14, 2023
Legislative Update - April 14, 2023

New San Diego TPO Framework!Since day one, SCRHA has been at the forefront of the City of San Diego Tenant Protection Ordinance (TPO) discussions and a lead resource for City Hall, working closely with Mayor Todd Gloria and Council President Sean Elo-Rivera's office to help ensure a balanced... Continue Reading

Date posted04/14/2023


SCRHA Legislative Action Alert
SCRHA Legislative Action Alert

SB 567 (Durazo) will change the landmark law, AB 1482, which only went into effect in 2020, just as the pandemic hit. Continue Reading

Date posted04/13/2023


Legislative Update - April 7, 2023
Legislative Update - April 7, 2023

SCRHA Stalls Several Rental Housing Bills, Focus Remains on Dangerous ProposalsAs with every legislative session, SCRHA’s advocacy and the voices of our members has helped stop several terrible rental housing bills early on. SB 460 (Wahab) which would interfere with criminal background... Continue Reading

Date posted04/7/2023


Legislative Update - March 30, 2022
Legislative Update - March 30, 2022

Chula Vista Termination of Tenancy Forms Now AvailableThe City of Chula Vista has finalized the administrative regulations for the new Tenant Protection Ordinance (TPO), and the SCRHA termination of tenancy forms specific to Chula Vista are now available to members. Log in to access the forms, or... Continue Reading

Date posted03/30/2023


Legislative Update - March 23, 2023
Legislative Update - March 23, 2023

Chula Vista Publishes Administrative Regulations for Tenant Protection OrdinanceThe City of Chula Vista has finalized the administrative regulations for the new Tenant Protection Ordinance (TPO). The regulations outline some of the specific requirements for termination of tenancy notices, offering... Continue Reading

Date posted03/24/2023


CalRHA 2022 Advocacy Wrap Up
CalRHA 2022 Advocacy Wrap Up

Of the major housing bills in which CalRHA took an official position, the Governor signed 9 SUPPORT bills (including CalRHA-sponsored AB 916) and only 3 OPPOSE bills, out of 12.  Continue Reading

Date posted03/23/2023


CalRHA Legislative Update - March 2023
CalRHA Legislative Update - March 2023

CalRHA has taken positions on key policy bills introduced this year. Bills are beginning to be set for policy committee hearings and CalRHA has scheduled a Lobby Day in Sacramento for April 2023. Below, please find top priorities for the year so far: Legislation CalRHA is Opposing - Top... Continue Reading

Date posted03/16/2023


Legislative Update - March 16, 2023
Legislative Update - March 16, 2023

Chula Vista Termination of Tenancy Forms Pending Publishing of City’s Administrative RegulationsSCRHA has prepared the Chula Vista-specific Termination of Tenancy forms. However, at the time of writing this, the City of Chula Vista had yet to publish the necessary Administrative Regulations... Continue Reading

Date posted03/16/2023


Legislative Update - March 9, 2023
Legislative Update - March 9, 2023

National Apartment Association (NAA) to Take Lead on Tenant Screening Feedback; Warns of Heightened Scrutiny of Fees Due to New HUD Guidance On February 28, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a joint Request for Information (RFI) seeking "to... Continue Reading

Date posted03/10/2023


CalRHA & SCRHA Push Back on Eviction Narrative
CalRHA & SCRHA Push Back on Eviction Narrative

When asked the likelihood of an eviction for non-payment of rent, Californians were more confident that they would NOT be evicted with only 19 percent "Somewhat likely" compared to 24 percent for the rest of the country. Continue Reading

Date posted03/8/2023