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Update on Rental Housing Bills Yesterday, the Senate Appropriations Committee moved several rental housing bills to the "suspense file," including SB 1190 (Durazo). The suspense file is a holding placing for bills with significant fiscal impacts. Bills are generally held on the suspense file... Continue Reading
On March 25, the San Diego City Council passed an ordinance to place a moratorium on residential and commercial evictions. SCRHA has been actively engaged with the Mayor’s office, Councilmembers, and their staffs since the ordinance was originally introduced on March 17. We thank the... Continue Reading
By Aaron Read & Associates, SCRHA's Lobbying Firm We are in unprecedented times and Sacramento, like the rest of the country, and planet, are trying to find ways to conduct the people’s business in a manner that is safe and effective. The Legislature, after being closed for... Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
With the March primary just around the corner on Tuesday, March 3, Southern California Rental Housing Association (SCRHA) wants to take a moment to make sure our members are aware of voter resources, ballot measure details, and SCRHA endorsed candidates. SCRHA Primary Endorsements for... Continue Reading
