Last week, the City of Lemon Grove rushed a sweeping tenant protection ordinance onto its City Council agenda under the banner of an “urgency measure” related to one housing site. Continue Reading
But if we’re serious about housing, we need to be honest about something that’s often left unsaid: housing doesn’t exist without landlords. After all, every apartment, duplex, fourplex, or backyard unit requires someone to finance it, insure it, maintain it, and manage it over time. Continue Reading
It takes courage to admit you made the wrong call. That’s what Councilmember Rick Robinson did in Oceanside when he reversed his vote on a proposed tenant protection ordinance (TPO) that would have gone beyond state law. His honesty was refreshing, and his reasoning was exactly right. Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Let’s get one thing straight: managing rental properties requires work, whether you own just one or two properties or hundreds. Continue Reading
