Legislative Update - Recap of Wins and Governor’s Action Overall, CalRHA had a successful legislative year in that we were able to hold several problematic bills early in the year through the policy and fiscal committee process. A list of those bills that we successfully opposed and... Continue Reading
CalRHA Issues Press Statement on Rent Control Demonstration at the State Capitol Responding to yesterday’s gathering of anti-housing advocates supporting a 2024 ballot initiative that would abolish Costa-Hawkins protections and expand rent control, CalRHA President Earle Vaughan issued the... Continue Reading
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Governor Signs Slate of Housing Bills Ahead of Oct. 14 DeadlineSCRHA reported last week that SB 567 (Durazo) was signed into law, but the fate of two other impactful bills, AB 12 (Haney) and SB 267 (Eggman) had not yet been decided. Unfortunately, the Governor signed those bills yesterday. AB 12... Continue Reading
Governor Signs Just Cause Termination BillGovernor Newsom signed SB 567 (Durazo) on September 30, which will change some of the rules when terminating tenancy for owner/family-member move-in and substantial remodel/demolition. As introduced, SB 567 sought to significantly overhaul the Tenant... Continue Reading
There’s Still Time to Request Bill VetoesThank you to all those who sent messages to the Governor asking him to veto several harmful rental bills. If you haven’t taken action yet, there is still time. The Governor has until October 14 to sign or veto legislation. Click here to take... Continue Reading
SCRHA and CalRHA members and affiliates provide quality housing to thousands of residents in California. To do it well is costly, and it must be offset through current rent, predictable rent growth, and limited mandates on the way we do business. Housing will once again be at the forefront of... Continue Reading
Deadline to Serve San Diego TPO Notification & Guide – Sept. 22Tomorrow is the last day to deliver mandatory notification to City of San Diego residents for tenancies that existed prior to June 24, 2023. The mandatory notification and Tenant Protection Guide are required for properties... Continue Reading
Reminder: Mandatory Notification Deadline for San Diego TPO ApproachingThe City of San Diego Tenant Protection Ordinance requires a mandatory notification to residents for tenancies created prior to June 24, 2023. The notification and Tenant Protection Guide should be served to residents no later... Continue Reading
SCRHA Closely Tracking Bills in Last Days of SessionAB 12 (Haney) which would limit Security Deposits to no more than one month’s rent is poised to get out of the Senate pending amendments to the bill. Amendments are expected to delay the implementation date and exempt small owners from the... Continue Reading
Legislative Update SCRHA Encourages Support of “Leave No Veteran Behind”The County of San Diego is spearheading a regional effort to house homeless veterans. “Leave No Veteran Behind” seeks to achieve functional zero for veteran homelessness in the county through... Continue Reading
Carlsbad Council Votes to Create Smoke-Free Multifamily Smoking OrdinanceDespite opposition from SCRHA, the Carlsbad City Council voted 4-1 on Tuesday to have staff develop an ordinance imposing a complete smoking prohibition in multifamily housing units and/or outdoor common areas. SCRHA believes... Continue Reading
