Legislative Update - August 29, 2024

Proposition 33: Free Rent Control Town Hall – Chula Vista
Join SCRHA at this important Town Hall to learn more about this 3rd attempt to repeal Costa-Hawkins protections at the statewide ballot box, how it could impact your investment and livelihood, and how you can help defeat this attack on your property rights.

Featured speakers:

• Jordan Marks, San Diego County Assessor-Recorder-Clerk
• Lori Holt Pfeiler, CEO Building Industry Association of San Diego
• Rich D'Ascoli, CEO Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors®
• Christine La Marca, California Rental Housing Association (CalRHA) and SCRHA Past President

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the plan to defeat Proposition 33 and how you can help with this vital effort! Register today and share this link with your industry colleagues. Register Today >

Sacramento Legislative Update – Balcony Inspection Delay Bill Sent to Governor, Security Deposit Bill Passes, and More!
This week marks the last week of session for our legislators in Sacramento. While SCRHA was able to stop many problematic bills earlier in the session, some bills of concern still managed to make their way to the Governor this week. Firstly, SCRHA would like to thank the hundreds of members who contacted their legislators about AB 2801 (Friedman), the bill that will significantly complicate the security deposit itemization process. Unfortunately, that bill passed last night and now heads to the Governor’s desk. AB 2747 (Haney) also passed and will require housing providers with buildings of 15 units or more to offer tenants the option of having positive rent payments reported to a consumer reporting agency. SCRHA will be launching an effort to urge the Governor to veto these bills. Make sure you are signed up for SCRHA Action Alerts so you can help us with this important effort. There is good news. AB 2579 (Quirk-Silva) regarding balcony inspections was enrolled to the Governor earlier this week. This bill will extend the deadline for initial inspections until January 1, 2026. The bill would also provide that no new inspection is required until January 1, 2026, if the property was inspected within 3 years prior to January 1, 2019. SCRHA will be urging the Governor to sign this helpful bill and will notify members as soon as he makes the bill law.

SCRHA Executive Director Opines on County’s Action to Clamp Down on Corporations
Opinion: San Diego County’s action creating burden on housing providers: We need policies that strike a balance between affordable housing and the realities of property ownership. Read More >

ICYMI:

• Justice Department accuses RealPage of a scheme to help landlords hike rents in antitrust lawsuit
• Ex-Chula Vista Councilwoman Gets Probation for PPP Loan, Unemployment Theft
• State rent cap offers little help for San Diego County renters facing illegal hikes
• EDITORIAL: Rents plummet after Argentina drops rent control
• Casa Familiar awarded $33 million grant, looks to build affordable rent-to-own units in San Ysidro
• Del Mar City Council agrees to exclude monthly rentals from proposed short-term rental rules