Legislative Update - February 29, 2024

Oceanside Council to Discuss Tenant Protections
While details are not yet available, the Oceanside City Council is set to hold a discussion on Tenant Protections on March 13, 2024. It is expected that city staff will provide an overview of the resources the city currently has in place to assist tenants and landlords as well as options for the creation of a local ordinance. SCRHA contends that state law provides ample protections for tenants and that many of the so-called "loopholes" in the law will be addressed by upcoming changes to the law that will further restrict no-fault termination of tenancy (SB 567 effective April 1). SCRHA will provide more updates in the coming weeks. Councilmember Eric Joyce wrote on social media, “Cities have the authority to protect renters from exploitative landlords. Like every city we have great landlords and not-so-great landlords. I know we can come up with a plan that works for our people.” He is hosting a Tenant Protections Forum on March 7. Oceanside rental owners, managers, and residents are encouraged to register and participate! Register here. 

Reminder: SCRHA Primary Endorsements; Primary Election on Tuesday, March 5
SCRHA has endorsed Bart Miesfeld for Chula Vista City Attorney. Mr. Miesfeld has decades of experience working in the Chula Vista City Attorney’s office and is endorsed by many former and current elected officials. SCRHA has also endorsed Andrew Hayes in the race for the 75^th Assembly District which includes large portions of east and north San Diego County. SCRHA will be making more endorsements of candidates in the coming months and taking positions on ballot measures. The November ballot will have many important ballot measures, including the Justice for Renters Act that SCRHA will be working to defeat. Make sure you are registered to vote! 

FYI Regarding Rent Increase Requests in the County Housing Authority Programs
The Housing Authority of the County of San Diego reviews all rent increase requests for rent control limits, such as the Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (TPA). The current rent increase cap under the TPA is 10% within a 12-month period (note this limit may change annually). Please note that landlords must include a completed and signed Landlord Rent Increase Self Certification form for rent increase requests administered by HACSD. For more information about HACSD rent increase process, please see the County’s Guidelines for Requesting Rent Increases.

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