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May Legislative Update
May Legislative Update

Needless to say, a lot has happened in the last few months. SCRHA spent the first month or so of the COVID-19 emergency lobbying on eviction moratoriums, seeking property tax relief, and advocating for direct rental assistance, amongst other actions to help the industry during unprecedented times.... Continue Reading

Date posted05/15/2020


URGE NO VOTE ON AB 828
URGE NO VOTE ON AB 828

New legislation moving through the California legislature has the potential to create added economic distress for tens of thousands of small rental property owners throughout Southern California. While Assembly Bill 828 (Ting) is intended to help with the financial stress caused by the COVID-19... Continue Reading

Date posted04/16/2020


Threatened Rent Strike Would Have ‘Devastating’ Impact on Housing
Threatened Rent Strike Would Have ‘Devastating’ Impact on Housing

Southern California Rental Housing Association Draws Attention Southern California Rental Housing Association Draws Attention to Rental Property Owners’ Financial Obligations MEDIA CONTACT: Molly Kirkland 858.751.2200 | mkirkland@socalrha.org SAN DIEGO (March 31, 2020) – Responding... Continue Reading

Date posted04/1/2020


SCRHA Updates - Office Closure & Legislative Updates
SCRHA Updates - Office Closure & Legislative Updates

In light of recent declarations from State and Local government, the SCRHA office will be closed for the time being as a precautionary measure. Please DO NOT show up at our 5675 Ruffin Road location until circumstances have changed and SCRHA notifies you that the office has re-opened. SCRHA staff... Continue Reading

Date posted03/16/2020


Rent Gouging Rules in Effect - California State of Emergency
Rent Gouging Rules in Effect - California State of Emergency

On Wednesday, March 4, Governor Gavin Newson declared a statewide emergency to address the global COVID-19 outbreak. While much of the declaration is specific to healthcare, these types of declarations include Penal Code 396 which prevents price gouging in times of emergencies, including the price... Continue Reading

Date posted03/5/2020