SCRHA has reviewed dozens of bills thus far and has already began advocating in Sacramento for and against some legislation. While there are some positive bills, such as those that would improve the Emergency Declaration process, several bills of concern have been identified. Continue Reading
Recently, SCRHA has received many calls asking about the “new CPI.” We want to help you plan ahead without making mistakes that could open you up to a lawsuit. As a reminder, for rent increases that take effect prior to August 1, the 9.1% limitation will continue to apply. Continue Reading
New funding has allowed the City of Chula Vista and nonprofit partner SBCS to re-open the Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance Program (ERAP) to new applications through the month of March 2022. Continue Reading
Chula Vista Tenant Ordinance Delayed Again - SCRHA continues to push back against the flawed proposal in Chula Vista that would create costly and onerous regulations for housing providers and unnecessary protections for tenants beyond state law. Continue Reading
SCRHA decided to sue San Diego County and the Board of Supervisors regarding the ordinance that severely limits a housing provider’s ability to terminate tenancy (60-day notice) or evict. Continue Reading
On behalf of the Southern California Rental Housing Association (SCRHA), we would like to provide you with an update on our lawsuit against the County of San Diego. Continue Reading
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE SCRHA Delays Chula Vista Tenant Ordinance As SCRHA reported on Tuesday, the Chula Vista Housing Advisory Commission opted not to send the Landlord and Tenant Ordinance to the City Council for a vote. It was expected that the Council could vote on the ordinance as early as... Continue Reading
Attention Chula Vista Housing Providers: WE NEED YOU TO SPEAK UP! A draft of the Tenant Protection Ordinance will be going to the city's Housing Advisory Commission for a vote on Wednesday, January 19, at 6:00 p.m. Continue Reading
County of San Diego Approves Home Kitchen OperationsDespite the concerns of SCRHA and other stakeholders, the Board of Supervisors adopted a Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) ordinance yesterday. However, the ordinance adopted is temporary, allowing a two-year period to gather data... Continue Reading
Currently, the program is prioritizing and processing applicants with past-due rent, income below 50 percent of San Diego’s Area Median Income (AMI), a household member who has been unemployed for 90 days, or a received eviction notice or summons. Households that need assistance with future... Continue Reading
Rental Providers Must Provide Mold Booklet Effective January 1, 2022 Continue Reading
