Legislative Update - February 8, 2024

Lemon Grove Council Rejects Emergency Mobile Home Rent Control Ordinance
A 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 and to work with stakeholders on alternatives to a costly regulatory structure. The council directed city staff to work with the owner directly and the owner agreed not to raise rents for 90 days. Read more.

National City Councilmember Proposes Tenant Protection Ordinance
Also this past Tuesday evening, National City Councilmember Jose Rodriguez proposed an ordinance to protect tenants impacted by recent flooding. He is requesting that evictions be banned, first right of refusal for tenants who wish to return to their rentals, and for rents to remain the same for those who return. The ordinance is unnecessary in light of the County Eviction Moratorium and Rent Cap ordinance that includes National City. SCRHA will be reaching out to the Mayor and Councilmembers and provide updates as they become available. Read more.

City of San Diego Amends Tenant Protection Ordinance to Comply With State Law
On Tuesday, the city council approved changes to the Tenant Protection Ordinance (TPO) that align the ordinance with SB 567, which changes state law regarding certain no-fault evictions. That bill becomes effective on April 1, 2024. Both San Diego and Chula Vista must align their Tenant Protection Ordinances with state law before the bill takes effect. SCRHA will be working on updating forms impacted by the changes and provide more guidance in the coming months.