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Riverside Update - February
Riverside Update - February

In case you missed it, here are some updates affecting the rental housing community in Riverside County. Continue Reading

Date posted02/5/2022


Legislative Update - February 3, 2022
Legislative Update - February 3, 2022

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE SCRHA Delays Chula Vista Tenant Ordinance As SCRHA reported on Tuesday, the Chula Vista Housing Advisory Commission opted not to send the Landlord and Tenant Ordinance to the City Council for a vote. It was expected that the Council could vote on the ordinance as early as... Continue Reading

Date posted02/3/2022


Durable Renovation Projects to Reduce Maintenance
Durable Renovation Projects to Reduce Maintenance

Rental properties have been in high demand for the last couple of years, and many landlords are looking for ways to ensure their properties last longer and look better. These steps can allow you to save money and work updating and renovating the rental between tenants. Of course, every property is... Continue Reading

Date posted01/28/2022


Attention Chula Vista Housing Providers: We Need You to Speak Up!
Attention Chula Vista Housing Providers: We Need You to Speak Up!

Attention Chula Vista Housing Providers: WE NEED YOU TO SPEAK UP! A draft of the Tenant Protection Ordinance will be going to the city's Housing Advisory Commission for a vote on Wednesday, January 19, at 6:00 p.m. Continue Reading

Date posted01/27/2022


Share Your Experience regarding the Republic Services Strike
Share Your Experience regarding the Republic Services Strike

SCRHA is also asking that housing providers impacted directly by the strike (those with contracts with Republic Services) share their experience. Continue Reading

Date posted01/25/2022


Information from Republic Services
Information from Republic Services

Complete the SCRHA Survey to Share Your Experience As everyone knows by now, the Republic Services strike has come to an end, and most waste services have resumed. However, many questions remain unanswered for property owners, especially those who incurred significant costs to hire private... Continue Reading

Date posted01/18/2022


How to Handle Tenant Screening in 2022
How to Handle Tenant Screening in 2022

How to Handle Tenant Screening in 2022 Tenant screening was created as a solution for rental properties to use consistent, reliable information to determine whether they should approve or deny applicants. The old school methods relied on factors that were inconsistent, potentially discriminatory... Continue Reading

Date posted01/18/2022


SCRHA Legislative Update - January 13
SCRHA Legislative Update - January 13

County of San Diego Approves Home Kitchen OperationsDespite the concerns of SCRHA and other stakeholders, the Board of Supervisors adopted a Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) ordinance yesterday. However, the ordinance adopted is temporary, allowing a two-year period to gather data... Continue Reading

Date posted01/13/2022


January Rental Advisor Magazine
January Rental Advisor Magazine

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Date posted01/10/2022


Urgent Phishing/SPAM Notice for SCRHA Members
Urgent Phishing/SPAM Notice for SCRHA Members

DO NOT open or respond to emails from lkindred@socalrha.org on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 (1/05/2022). We were recently made aware that phishing emails were sent out from an email that resembles lkindred@socalrha.org. The email includes a link and/or attachment to pay an invoice. Please do not... Continue Reading

Date posted01/5/2022


Legislative Update - December 30, 2021
Legislative Update - December 30, 2021

Changes for 2022! Continue Reading

Date posted12/30/2021


City of San Diego Emergency Rental Assistance Update
City of San Diego Emergency Rental Assistance Update

Currently, the program is prioritizing and processing applicants with past-due rent, income below 50 percent of San Diego’s Area Median Income (AMI), a household member who has been unemployed for 90 days, or a received eviction notice or summons. Households that need assistance with future... Continue Reading

Date posted12/22/2021