Legislative Update - April 3, 2025

Oceanside Councilmembers Propose Rent Control & Tenant Protections
At a press conference earlier this week, Oceanside Vice Mayor Eric Joyce and Councilmember Jimmy Figueroa announced they will be proposing an ordinance to address stricter rent caps and additional tenant protections. SCRHA is disappointed in the lack of outreach to the industry and very concerned with making landlords responsible for reducing homelessness. The proposal is scheduled to be heard at the Wednesday, April 9 hearing. Look for an Action Alert from SCRHA in the near future. We need your voice to fight off these dangerous ideas! Read more. 

SCRHA Asks for Member Support for Anti-Squatting Bill
SCRHA sent out an Action Alert recently asking members to make phone calls in support of SB 448 (Umberg) – The Trespassing Response and Remedies Act. This bill will make it easier for property owners and law enforcement to remove trespassers. Housing providers may learn more and join the coalition at stoptrespassing.org/. If you aren’t signed up for SCRHA Action Alerts, sign up today! 

National City Eyeing Sewer Rate Increase
At the March 4 Council Meeting, the National City Council accepted a report from city staff and moved forward with noticing for a sewer rate increase to be heard on May 6. Property owners should have received by now written notice about the hearing and instructions on how to submit a protest. Read the study here. 

ICYMI:

• Cost to build multifamily housing in California more than twice as high as in Texas, report finds
• San Diego could be months away from a new trash fee
• Landlords may soon be required to provide stoves, fridges under proposed California bill
• Ex-San Diego Councilmember Chris Cate tapped as new Chamber of Commerce head
• 3 Big Affordable Housing Projects Move Forward In Murrieta