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
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
Reminder: Chula Vista Tenant Protection Ordinance Effective as of Yesterday The Chula Vista Tenant Protection Ordinance went into effect yesterday, March 1. Property owners and managers who have not yet provided their residents with the mandatory notification should do so ASAP. Click here for... Continue Reading
The Chula Vista Tenant Protection Ordinance (TPO) goes into effect on March 1, 2023. SCRHA has created the mandatory notifications for existing residents and forms Chula Vista property owners and managers need to comply with the ordinance. A Rental Agreement specific to Chula Vista is also... Continue Reading
Legislative Update from CalRHA We are now past the legislative bill introduction deadline of February 17th and it is clear that 2023 is going to be a busy year on the legislative front. Governor Newsom has stated that housing and homelessness are his top priorities for the year and it is also a... Continue Reading
The Chula Vista Tenant Protection Ordinance (TPO) goes into effect on March 1, 2023. SCRHA has created the mandatory notifications for existing residents and forms Chula Vista property owners and managers need to comply with the ordinance. A Rental Agreement specific to Chula Vista is also... Continue Reading
The Chula Vista Tenant Protection Ordinance (TPO) goes into effect on March 1, 2023. SCRHA has created the mandatory notifications for existing residents and forms Chula Vista property owners and managers need to comply with the ordinance. A Rental Agreement specific to Chula Vista is also... Continue Reading
Reminder: Price Gouging Scheduled to End on February 3, 2023Governor Newsom declared a State of Emergency due to winter storms that is currently in effect through February 3, 2023. Price Gouging rules specific to rental housing are specifically included. Rent Increases and newly set rents will be... Continue Reading
Just this week, SCRHA members have read headlines that the City of San Diego declared housing a human right in a resolution that was unanimously approved on the same day that the Biden Administration previewed a "Renters Bill of Rights". Continue Reading
On Tuesday, January 24, the San Diego City Council voted on a resolution declaring Housing as a Human Right. The topic first surfaced back in late October of 2022 at the same time the Tenant Protection Ordinance was first discussed. The council unanimously supported the concept and asked the City... Continue Reading
Reminder! 10% Rent Cap in Effect as Storms Trigger Emergency & Price Gouging Rules Governor Newsom declared a State of Emergency due to winter storms. The statewide emergency is slated to be in effect through February 3, 2023. Price Gouging rules specific to rental housing are specifically... Continue Reading
The California Rental Housing Association (CalRHA) applauds Governor Newsom for including funding for rental housing emergency assistance and the Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program in the state budget. Continue Reading
