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As San Diegans continue to deal with the aftermath of recent storms and flooding, SCRHA is collecting information to help our members, their tenants, and the community with recovery and relocation efforts. Regulatory Reminders Emergency Declarations and Anti-Price Gouging Rules are in place for... Continue Reading
Lemon Grove Council Rejects Emergency Mobile Home Rent Control OrdinanceA proposal to enact an emergency rent control ordinance on the city’s lone mobile home park failed Tuesday evening. SCRHA submitted a letter of opposition encouraging the city to explore existing resources for renters... Continue Reading
Initial Guidance on County Eviction Moratorium & Rent CapAs SCRHA reported earlier this week the County Board of Supervisors passed a Temporary Eviction Moratorium and Rent Cap Ordinance. It went into effect immediately in affected zip codes and will remain in effect for 60 days. Housing... Continue Reading
San Diego is again forecasted to receive large amounts of rainfall on Thursday. A Flood Watch and Wind Advisory has been issued for the San Diego region by the National Weather Service. Roads and highways are likely to flood again. Working from home, if possible, is recommended on Thursday.... Continue Reading
Supervisors Pass Package of Flood Response Items; Includes Eviction Moratorium and Rent Cap Continue Reading
Help the San Diego community and those displaced by flooding. Continue Reading
Emergencies Trigger Anti-Price Gouging Rules, 10% Cap on Rent IncreasesRent increases are limited to no more than 10%, even for properties exempt from statewide rent caps. Governor Newsom’s proclamation is in place until February 22, 2024. SCRHA will notify members if this end date is... Continue Reading
Mother nature can be unpredictable but being prepared can make things easier and knowing where to access resources helps bring peace of mind. Continue Reading
County of San Diego Hosting Workshop on MEHKO ProgramThe County of San Diego recently made the existing MEHKO pilot program permanent. The Department of Environmental Health and Quality (DEHQ) is hosting a training on the Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) program. This training will... Continue Reading
The 2024 statewide rent control ballot initiative could be the single biggest threat to rental housing providers. This third attempt by the AIDS Foundation activist Michael Weinstein and anti-housing groups is an even larger threat than the ones on the 2018 and 2020 ballots, as this one would... Continue Reading
Members Reporting Resurgence of Drive-By LawsuitsAs SCRHA reported last week, members are reporting that disability-related drive-by lawsuits against multifamily properties have resurfaced in the region. These lawsuits have been a problem for rental properties and other businesses for many years.... Continue Reading
