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2022 Voter Guide - Results!
2022 Voter Guide - Results!

SCRHA Voter Guide with Endorsements for The General Election on November 8, 2022 Update 12/06/2022: Most ballots have now been counted. Only 5,800 ballots remain to be counted in San Diego County. Click here for a rundown of state and federal elections from SCRHA’s State Lobbying... Continue Reading

Date posted11/10/2022


Innovative Insulation Options for a Rental Property
Innovative Insulation Options for a Rental Property

The list of reasons to insulate a rental property are extensive. By creating an energy efficient building, landlords can appeal to a wider base of tenants looking to save on utility costs. Continue Reading

Date posted11/10/2022


Update on SCRHA Lawsuit Against County of San Diego (Eviction Moratorium)
Update on SCRHA Lawsuit Against County of San Diego (Eviction Moratorium)

After many months of waiting, SCRHA has received a decision on one component of our lawsuit against the County of San Diego and its overreaching eviction moratorium from last summer. The three-judge panel hearing SCRHA’s appeal of the denial of our motion for preliminary injunction dismissed... Continue Reading

Date posted11/9/2022


Legislative Update - November 3, 2022
Legislative Update - November 3, 2022

San Diego City Council Informational Hearing on Tenant Protections Confirms Need for CollaborationAfter hours of public testimony on Monday, October 31, the San Diego City Council discussed the creation of tenant protections and the path forward for creating a new ordinance. Councilmembers shared... Continue Reading

Date posted11/4/2022


San Diego City Council Informational Hearing on Tenant Protections Confirms Need for Collaboration
San Diego City Council Informational Hearing on Tenant Protections Confirms Need for Collaboration

After hours of public testimony yesterday, the San Diego City Council discussed the creation of tenant protections and the path forward for creating a new ordinance. Continue Reading

Date posted11/1/2022


San Diego City Council Informational Hearing on Tenant Protections
San Diego City Council Informational Hearing on Tenant Protections

The San Diego City Council will be hosting a special hearing this coming Monday, October 31, at noon, to discuss the creation of stronger tenant protections for renters in the City of San Diego. Continue Reading

Date posted10/27/2022


Chula Vista City Council Passes Residential Tenant Protection Ordinance
Chula Vista City Council Passes Residential Tenant Protection Ordinance

Last night, the Chula Vista City Council passed the Residential Tenant Protection Ordinance despite stakeholder input and strong opposition from SCRHA members and community partners. The vote was 3 to 1, with Councilmember Jill Galvez opposed. Continue Reading

Date posted10/26/2022


Chula Vista Tenant Protection Hearing Today!
Chula Vista Tenant Protection Hearing Today!

The Residential Landlord & Tenant Ordinance is being voted on by the Chula Vista City Council this evening, Tuesday, October 25 at 5 p.m. SCRHA remains opposed to the ordinance and is concerned with the many unintended consequences. Continue Reading

Date posted10/25/2022


Call for Presenters
Call for Presenters

The SCRHA Education Committee is seeking volunteer speakers for its 2023 educational session. Continue Reading

Date posted10/24/2022


Legislative Update - October 20, 2022
Legislative Update - October 20, 2022

SD City Council President Announces Informational Hearing on Tenant ProtectionsSCRHA received confirmation that San Diego City Council President Sean Elo-Rivera has scheduled an informational hearing on Tenant Protections for October 31. This item is informational only, however, the Council will... Continue Reading

Date posted10/20/2022


ICYMI! informational Hearing on Tenant Protections Oct. 31
ICYMI! informational Hearing on Tenant Protections Oct. 31

SCRHA received confirmation that San Diego City Council President Sean Elo-Rivera has scheduled an informational hearing on Tenant Protections for October 31. This item is informational only, however, the Council will vote on a resolution to declare housing a human right.  Continue Reading

Date posted10/19/2022


President's Message: October 2022
President's Message: October 2022

Throughout my tenure as President of the Southern California Rental Housing Association, it has become increasingly clear that the essential services our members provide as housing providers all too often go unseen and unappreciated. Recognizing how our community has continued to provide essential... Continue Reading

Date posted10/17/2022