The legislation to extend protections against eviction for non-payment of rent due to COVID-19 and to create a rental assistance framework (SB 91) was passed by both Assembly and Senate today. Governor Newson has already indicated his support of the bill and is expected to sign it... Continue Reading
Legislative Updates
Legislative Updates
First and foremost, SCRHA would like to thank all the members who called, wrote, emailed, and offered public testimony in response to today’s San Diego City Council vote on an Eviction Moratorium. We knew this action was going to be virtually impossible to stop but it doesn’t mean it... Continue Reading
By Patrick Moran, Lobbyist, Aaron Read & Associates The 2021-22 Legislative session officially began December 7, 2020, with the swearing-in of the newly elected legislators. After all of the pleasantries, members in both the Assembly and the Senate wasted no time and introduced a slew of... Continue Reading
Early voting has started and mail ballots are out. It goes without saying that these are unique times, but nothing has changed how important it is that you vote. It may be more important this year than ever before as the rental housing industry continues to be the target of regulation and... Continue Reading
Governor Signs and Vetoes Housing Bills Today is the last day for Governor Newsom to sign or veto legislation. Recently, he signed SB 1190 into law, a bill that SCRHA opposed. While not opposed to rights for victims of crime, SCRHA was concerned about the ability of tenants to terminate tenancy... Continue Reading
Make Your Voice Heard in the November Election The SCRHA encourages members to vote in every election to make sure the voice of the rental housing industry is heard. The industry continues be a target for stricter regulation at all levels of government. California voters will also be considering... Continue Reading
Local Recap It’s been a busy few weeks on the local level, dealing with both the Eviction Moratorium Rent Repayment date extension in the City of San Diego and a proposal to pursue a mandate that landlords accept pets. The City of Chula Vista also met and extended their moratorium through... Continue Reading
Small Victory Against Rent Repayment Deadline Could Lead to Larger Win Thanks to your grassroots efforts over the last few days, the San Diego City Council did not extend the eviction moratorium rent repayment date through March 2021. Councilmember Jennifer Campbell asked Councilmember Gomez to... Continue Reading
Southern California Rental Housing Association is reminding our members that there are several approaching deadlines related to AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act of 2019). Please review these deadlines and call us at 858.278.8070 if you have additional questions. Tenant Notification Deadline For... Continue Reading
COVID-19 Local Regulatory Update In addition to the City of San Diego, the cities of Chula Vista and Escondido have also extended their respective eviction moratoriums. Please refer to the Eviction Moratorium chart found on the SCRHA COVID Resources page. Beginning July 6, Santee residents... Continue Reading
Victory - SB 1190 to be Amended You did it! Your voice was heard by Senators. SB 1190 (Durazo) passed off the Senate floor but with the promise of amendments in the Assembly that will remove the ridiculous fines for violations of AB 1482, the Tenant Protection Act of 2019. Thank you to all those... Continue Reading
EVICTION MORATORIUM INFORMATION Eviction Moratorium Chart Eviction Moratoriums & Letters SCRHA Judicial Council Letter 6-6-20 Continue Reading