Oceanside City Council to Vote on Tenant Protections, Sept. 3The City Council is scheduled to consider a draft Tenant Protection Ordinance at their September 3 meeting at 6:00 pm. SCRHA testified against additional regulation back in April and remains opposed to additional tenant protections... Continue Reading
From NAA: The Hidden Cost of Regulations: How Policies Are Driving Up RentA new study conducted by economists from MetroSight – sponsored by the National Apartment Association (NAA) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) – shows that some housing regulations increase the... Continue Reading
New Utility Pass-Through Ordinance for City of SD PropertiesStarting August 17, the City of San Diego’s ordinance regulating the pass-through of city-provided utility costs at rental properties takes effect. Property owners and managers in San Diego—make sure you understand the rules... Continue Reading
City of Oceanside Likely to Consider Tenant Protection Ordinance in Early SeptemberSCRHA has been advocating against additional tenant protections and rent control in Oceanside. At a hearing this past April, city staff was directed to craft a tenant protection ordinance for consideration as well... Continue Reading
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Reminder: SCRHA Guidance on Immigration ActivityRecent immigration authority activities have created numerous questions and concerns for housing providers. This past Tuesday, July 22, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a press release reminding housing providers that... Continue Reading
Immediate Compliance Required: Revised 3-Day Forms Now AvailableSCRHA has made important revisions to several 3-Day Notice forms, effective immediately. These updates respond to procedural clarifications in the California Court of Appeal’s decision in Eshagian v. Cepeda (2025), ensuring your... Continue Reading
Reminder: Transition From City Trash Services to Private Franchise Hauler: In-person Workshop Today!Join the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department for important information on properties transitioning to Franchise Hauler Service today, Monday, July 14, 2025, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at... Continue Reading
SCRHA has made important revisions to several 3-Day Notice forms, effective immediately. These updates respond to procedural clarifications in the California Court of Appeal’s decision in Eshagian v. Cepeda (2025), ensuring your notice practices remain legally sound and clearly documented.... Continue Reading
City of San Diego Trash Service UpdatesSan Diego’s Environmental Services Department continues to provide information to property owners on trash collection. For properties transitioning to Private Hauler Service, the city is holding a workshop on Monday, July 14, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.... Continue Reading
SB 522 (Wahab) Held in Committee for NowThank you to all the members who acted on SCRHA’s SB 522 Alert. The bill, which would make it almost impossible to rebuild housing after a disaster, was held in committee yesterday. There is a chance it can still come back for a vote. Make sure you are... Continue Reading
AB 2801, passed in 2024, introduced new requirements for handling security deposits. To support a smooth transition, SCRHA updated the relevant forms ahead of the bill’s key compliance deadlines. Read on for a refresher on Security Deposit requirements now in effect. Effective July 1,... Continue Reading
Industry Advocacy Leads to SB 436 VictoryEarlier this week, the Southern California Rental Housing Association (SCRHA) and the California Rental Housing Association (CalRHA) declared victory on Senate Bill 436, which would have extended the 3-day “pay-or-quit” period to 14 days and... Continue Reading
