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Opinion: When Housing Vouchers Are Defunded, Everyone Loses
Opinion: When Housing Vouchers Are Defunded, Everyone Loses

When people think about housing vouchers, they usually think about the renter. And yes, renters absolutely need support. Stable housing can mean everything for a family trying to get back on its feet. Continue Reading

Postedby Alan Pentico
Date posted08/1/2025


Opinion: Enough Is Enough: Congress Must Stop Predatory ADA Lawsuits
Opinion: Enough Is Enough: Congress Must Stop Predatory ADA Lawsuits

When a local property manager in La Mesa received a letter in the mail asking if his rental office had a text-to-voice machine, he was confused. The 72-unit apartment complex he managed didn’t even have a rental office. But that wasn’t the point. The letter was a setup. Continue Reading

Postedby Alan Pentico
Date posted06/1/2025


Opinion: Rules and Red Tape Won’t Fix the Housing Crisis
Opinion: Rules and Red Tape Won’t Fix the Housing Crisis

In recent years, city after city across San Diego County has rushed to pass its own version of a Tenant Protection Ordinance (TPO) – and now Oceanside is considering a proposal. Continue Reading

Postedby Alan Pentico
Date posted04/1/2025


Opinion: Cities Should Follow Palm Springs’ Lead in Expanding Rental Assistance
Opinion: Cities Should Follow Palm Springs’ Lead in Expanding Rental Assistance

Southern California’s housing crisis continues to dominate the headlines. Yet one of the most effective tools for keeping people housed – rental assistance – is not getting the attention it deserves. Continue Reading

Postedby Alan Pentico
Date posted03/1/2025


Opinion: San Diego Must Act Locally to Expand Rental Assistance
Opinion: San Diego Must Act Locally to Expand Rental Assistance

San Diego’s housing crisis continues to dominate the headlines. Yet one of the most effective tools for keeping people housed – rental assistance – is not getting the attention it deserves. Continue Reading

Postedby Alan Pentico
Date posted02/1/2025


Opinion: The Defeat of Prop 33: A Clear Message from California Voters
Opinion: The Defeat of Prop 33: A Clear Message from California Voters

On Election Day, voters overwhelmingly rejected this latest attempt to dismantle the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act – saying no to policies that would have imposed stricter rent control across the state. Continue Reading

Postedby Alan Pentico
Date posted12/1/2024


Opinion: Proposition 33 is Bad News for Homeowners and Renters
Opinion: Proposition 33 is Bad News for Homeowners and Renters

Meet Maria, an elderly woman who owns a small condo. She rents it out to a disabled tenant and keeps the rent low for several years. While the rent helps cover her mortgage and maintenance costs, it’s also her safety net—money she depends on to make ends meet in retirement. Continue Reading

Postedby Alan Pentico
Date posted10/1/2024


Opinion: The Hidden Costs of California's Pet-Friendly Legislation
Opinion: The Hidden Costs of California's Pet-Friendly Legislation

Even though some people prefer to live in animal-free homes, a new proposed law would force many people to live in communities where pets are allowed. Continue Reading

Postedby Alan Pentico
Date posted06/1/2024


Opinion: Landlords Struggle to Keep Up With Changing California Rules
Opinion: Landlords Struggle to Keep Up With Changing California Rules

Let’s get one thing straight: managing rental properties requires work, whether you own just one or two properties or hundreds. Continue Reading

Postedby Alan Pentico
Date posted04/1/2024


Opinion: Why Landlords Should Welcome Tenants Running Family Child Cares
Opinion: Why Landlords Should Welcome Tenants Running Family Child Cares

Imagine this: You're a parent who needs to find a safe place for your child while you work. Then you find out a neighbor right in your building operates a family child care. That’s right – pick-up and drop-off are steps away from your own front door. Continue Reading

Postedby Alan Pentico
Date posted02/1/2024