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City of San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Apartment Inspection Fee Update
City of San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Apartment Inspection Fee Update

California law mandates that all residential occupancies with three or more attached units be inspected annually. The state allows for a jurisdiction to charge a fee to cover the cost of performing the inspection. The city’s current fee schedule was adopted by city ordinance and took effect... Continue Reading

Date posted07/20/2022


Chula Vista Tenant Protection Ordinance Hearing Delayed Again
Chula Vista Tenant Protection Ordinance Hearing Delayed Again

Last week, SCRHA provided an update to members regarding the Chula Vista "Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance." Shortly after circulating that message, Chula Vista city staff notified SCRHA that the hearing has been delayed again until August 9.  Continue Reading

Date posted07/18/2022


Legislative Update - July 14, 2021
Legislative Update - July 14, 2021

Chula Vista Tenant Ordinance Hearing Scheduled for July 26 Continue Reading

Date posted07/14/2022


Legislative Update - July 8, 2022
Legislative Update - July 8, 2022

The County of San Diego Enhanced Landlord Incentive program has been extended through July 31, 2022. Continue Reading

Date posted07/8/2022


City of San Diego Non-Payment of Rent Eviction Moratorium
City of San Diego Non-Payment of Rent Eviction Moratorium

Ordinance passed over a year ago quietly goes into effect July 1 An eviction moratorium that was passed a year and half ago in the City of San Diego is now in effect with the end of statewide eviction protections. The ordinance was approved in February 2021 but was pre-empted by state law. The... Continue Reading

Date posted07/1/2022


Updated Water Restrictions in SoCal
Updated Water Restrictions in SoCal

Additional restrictions in place as more water agencies ask users to curb water use. Continue Reading

Date posted06/30/2022


Legislative Update - June 30, 2022
Legislative Update - June 30, 2022

The eviction protections for residents with pending rental assistance applications expire today. SCRHA is planning a webinar with information on the process going forward and the current state of evictions in the courts. Continue Reading

Date posted06/30/2022


Ask For a NO Vote on SB 1105: More Barriers & New Taxes Won't Help Housing Supply
Ask For a NO Vote on SB 1105: More Barriers & New Taxes Won't Help Housing Supply

We need your help stopping a bill that will create a regional agency that will implement new tenant protections and place tax measures on the ballot. Continue Reading

Date posted06/24/2022


Legislative Update - June 16, 2022
Legislative Update - June 16, 2022

In response to the CA State Water Resources Board vote to raise the state's Drought Level to Stage 2 in May. San Diego Public Utilities Department and local water districts throughout the Southern California Region are introducing new restriction Continue Reading

Date posted06/16/2022


Legislative Update - June 9, 2022
Legislative Update - June 9, 2022

SCRHA is excited to report that all the candidates endorsed thus far are moving forward to the general election. In the race for the 80th District Assembly seat, SCRHA endorsed David Alvarez to fill the seat vacated by Lorena Gonzalez. Continue Reading

Date posted06/9/2022


2022 Voter Guide
2022 Voter Guide

Use the 2022 Voter Guide created by Southern California Rental Housing Association to vote for candidates who support the rental housing industry. Continue Reading

Date posted06/1/2022


Chula Vista City Council Sends Landlord-Tenant Ordinance Back for Further Review
Chula Vista City Council Sends Landlord-Tenant Ordinance Back for Further Review

Dozens of SCRHA members and local property owners attended meeting to protest proposal as overreaching and extreme ordinance would apply to homeowners by default. Continue Reading

Date posted05/18/2022