At a hearing that went to almost 10 PM, the National City Mayor and City Council reviewed potential tenant protections that would go beyond the existing protections in the County Flood Eviction and Rent Cap Moratorium. Public comment included SCRHA, property owners, industry allies, and National... Continue Reading
National City to Discuss Additional Tenant Protections on TuesdayWhile no ordinance is being voted on this coming Tuesday, February 20, the National City Council will discuss whether to direct city staff to create a local ordinance to provide additional protections to tenants who were impacted by... Continue Reading
Lemon Grove Council Rejects Emergency Mobile Home Rent Control OrdinanceA proposal to enact an emergency rent control ordinance on the city’s lone mobile home park failed Tuesday evening. SCRHA submitted a letter of opposition encouraging the city to explore existing resources for renters... Continue Reading
Initial Guidance on County Eviction Moratorium & Rent CapAs SCRHA reported earlier this week the County Board of Supervisors passed a Temporary Eviction Moratorium and Rent Cap Ordinance. It went into effect immediately in affected zip codes and will remain in effect for 60 days. Housing... Continue Reading
Supervisors Pass Package of Flood Response Items; Includes Eviction Moratorium and Rent Cap Continue Reading
Emergencies Trigger Anti-Price Gouging Rules, 10% Cap on Rent IncreasesRent increases are limited to no more than 10%, even for properties exempt from statewide rent caps. Governor Newsom’s proclamation is in place until February 22, 2024. SCRHA will notify members if this end date is... Continue Reading
Mother nature can be unpredictable but being prepared can make things easier and knowing where to access resources helps bring peace of mind. Continue Reading
County of San Diego Hosting Workshop on MEHKO ProgramThe County of San Diego recently made the existing MEHKO pilot program permanent. The Department of Environmental Health and Quality (DEHQ) is hosting a training on the Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) program. This training will... Continue Reading
Members Reporting Resurgence of Drive-By LawsuitsAs SCRHA reported last week, members are reporting that disability-related drive-by lawsuits against multifamily properties have resurfaced in the region. These lawsuits have been a problem for rental properties and other businesses for many years.... Continue Reading
Alert: Drive-By Lawsuits ReemergingSCRHA members have recently reported that disability-related drive-by lawsuits against multifamily properties have resurfaced in the region. These lawsuits have been a problem for rental properties and other businesses over the years. They often peak in one year... Continue Reading
2024 FORMS UPDATE! Reminder: The following notifications must be in the rental agreement effective January 1, 2024 for rental properties in the City of San Diego: Exemption Notification for Tenant Protection Ordinance (for tenancies commenced or renewed on or after January 1). This notification... Continue Reading
New and updated forms to help members comply with approaching legal requirements are now available. Fortunately, SCRHA was able to defeat dozens of bad bills and minimize the need for new forms. List of New or Updated Forms: Updated – Form #200SD and #200SD SFR City of San Diego... Continue Reading
