SCRHA Blog

On October 6, 2025, Governor Newsom signed a package of bills designed to “help reduce costs for families.” The bills address a variety of issues, including a bill regulating the use of algorithms and a handful of bills that directly impact rental housing. AB 628 (McKinnor) requires... Continue Reading

Important Deadlines for City of San Diego Trash Service Approaching Eligible single-family homes: If you receive City-provided trash service, you have likely already received a mailer with a unique code and instructions to create an account at wasteportal.sandiego.gov. This is where you select... Continue Reading

Social Security Tenant Protection Act, Refrigerator Mandate, & Improved UD Language Bill Head to the Governor for Signature or Veto Despite significant industry opposition, including direct lobbying from SCRHA, both AB 246 (Bryan) and AB 628 (McKinnor) are heading to the Governor’s... Continue Reading

​Trash Service Updates in San Diego The City of San Diego, Environmental Services Department is implementing a series of updates to trash services, including transitioning eligible households to City-provided trash collection and transitioning ineligible properties that do not align with... Continue Reading

Please read below for information on the County of San Diego Vector Control Program and to learn about the proposed amount property owners will be charged in the coming fiscal year. The County of San Diego Vector Control Program invites you to learn how we protect the public from vectors like... Continue Reading

AB 1157, which would lower statewide rent cap, now a 2-year bill. Continue Reading

San Diego City Council Rules Committee Approves First Step to Regulate Property Management Software SCRHA Advocacy Highlights Lack of Stakeholder Involvement Continue Reading

Legislative Update for August 8, 2024 Continue Reading

Measure B is passed by voters and codified, amending the People’s Ordinance and allowing the City to evaluate a cost-recoverable fee for customers serviced by the City. Continue Reading

Assembly Adjourns; Passes Final Bills of Concern Continue Reading

Update on budget and several key pieces of legislation that SCRHA has been engaged in this year. Continue Reading

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released reports for CPI-U changes from March 2023 to March 2024. CPI Percentages for Rent Increases Effective August 1, 2024, or Later: San Diego CPI: 3.6% Max Increase = 8.6% Riverside CPI: 4.3% Max Increase = 9.3% Imperial County CPI:... Continue Reading