Legislative Update - December 19, 2024

Governor Declares Statewide Bird Flu Emergency, Anti-Price Gouging Rules in effect for Rental Housing
Yesterday, December 18, Governor Newson proclaimed a State of Emergency to streamline the state’s response to Avian influenza A (H5N1), commonly known as “Bird Flu.” Anti-price gouging regulations will be in place until January 17, 2025, unless extended by the Governor. Rent increases are limited to no more than 10% even for properties exempt from the Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482). Vacant units placed on the market during the emergency cannot be rented for more than 10% more than the previous tenant was charged.

• Click here to read the proclamation. 
• Click here to read Penal Code 396.
• SCRHA recommends housing providers bookmark the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services webpage.  

Reminder: Imperial Beach Tenant Protections Ad Hoc Meeting this Saturday
The City of Imperial Beach will be holding another Ad Hoc meeting this Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to get public comment on potential tenant protections. SCRHA is advocating for alignment with state law. Click here for more information on the meeting. 

SCRHA Executive Director Shares Opinion Piece on the Defeat of Prop 33
Read Alan Pentico’s op-ed on the failure of Proposition 33 and the need for decision makers to focus on solutions that increase housing supply, support those in genuine need, and address the root causes of rising costs. 

ICYMI:

• San Diego OK’d an eviction tracker. Thousands of cases later, it still doesn’t exist