Legislative Update - July 25, 2024

What’s Happening With Prop. 33?
CalRHA has launched a new Proposition 33 website dedicated to informing rental housing members and the public about the adverse consequences of expanded rent control and vacancy control policies. On the website you’ll find links and resources for understanding the complexities of the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, and rent control and its impact on housing affordability, availability, and public services. Click here to read more. To contribute to the fight against rent control, click here. 

Community Forums: City of San Diego Trash and Recycling Service Study
Measure B, passed by voters in 2022, amended the People’s Ordinance. The City is engaging the community as they work on the Cost of Service study to determine how properties of 1 to 4 units will be charged for trash and recycling. SCRHA is participating on a Stakeholder Working Group designed to identify effective strategies and channels to engage the community and provide avenues for collaboration. A series of Open Houses are planned throughout the City. Click here to learn more. 

Reminder: Leave No Veteran Homeless
Help those that have served our country. Incentives may be available for landlords who rent to homeless veterans throughout the greater San Diego region. Learn more. 

ICYMI:

• San Diego puts 1-cent sales tax hike on November ballot  
• Gov. Gavin Newsom issues executive order for removal of homeless encampments in California
• SD Council Committee to Consider Ending Virtual Public Comment
• County to Look Into Reigning In Corporate Landlords
• Prominent neighborhood accuses Palm Springs City Council members of conflict of interest  
• Invitation Homes to pay nearly $20 million to settle unpermitted renovations lawsuit in California