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Legislative Update - January 26, 2023
Legislative Update - January 26, 2023

Just this week, SCRHA members have read headlines that the City of San Diego declared housing a human right in a resolution that was unanimously approved on the same day that the Biden Administration previewed a "Renters Bill of Rights". Continue Reading

Date posted01/27/2023


City of San Diego Declares Housing a Human Right
City of San Diego Declares Housing a Human Right

On Tuesday, January 24, the San Diego City Council voted on a resolution declaring Housing as a Human Right. The topic first surfaced back in late October of 2022 at the same time the Tenant Protection Ordinance was first discussed. The council unanimously supported the concept and asked the City... Continue Reading

Date posted01/25/2023


Legislative Update - January 19, 2023
Legislative Update - January 19, 2023

Reminder! 10% Rent Cap in Effect as Storms Trigger Emergency & Price Gouging Rules Governor Newsom declared a State of Emergency due to winter storms. The statewide emergency is slated to be in effect through February 3, 2023. Price Gouging rules specific to rental housing are specifically... Continue Reading

Date posted01/19/2023


CalRHA Statement on CA Budget
CalRHA Statement on CA Budget

The California Rental Housing Association (CalRHA) applauds Governor Newsom for including funding for rental housing emergency assistance and the Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program in the state budget. Continue Reading

Date posted01/18/2023


Legislative Update - January 12, 2023
Legislative Update - January 12, 2023

Reminder! 10% Rent Cap in Effect as Storms Trigger Emergency & Price Gouging RulesGovernor Newsom declared a State of Emergency due to winter storms last week. The statewide emergency is slated to be in effect through February 3, 2023. Price Gouging rules specific to rental housing are... Continue Reading

Date posted01/13/2023


Legislative Update - January 5, 2023
Legislative Update - January 5, 2023

10% Rent Cap in Effect as Storms Trigger Emergency & Price Gouging Rules Yesterday, Governor Newsom declared a State of Emergency due to winter storms. The statewide emergency is slated to be in effect through February 3, 2023. Price Gouging rules specific to rental housing are specifically... Continue Reading

Date posted01/6/2023


10% Rent Cap in Effect as Storms Trigger Emergency & Price Gouging Rules
10% Rent Cap in Effect as Storms Trigger Emergency & Price Gouging Rules

On January 4, 2023, Governor Newsom declared a State of Emergency due to winter storms. The statewide emergency is slated to be in effect through February 3, 2023. Price Gouging rules specific to rental housing are included. Rent Increases are limited to no more than 10% during this time frame... Continue Reading

Date posted01/5/2023


Ballot Alert!
Ballot Alert!

Petitioners submitted initiative language entitled "Justice for Renters Act" to begin the process of qualifying an initiative for statewide voter approval. Continue Reading

Date posted01/4/2023


ICYMI: Recent Updates from SCRHA
ICYMI: Recent Updates from SCRHA

Southern California Rental Housing Association sends regular updates to our members about industry-related news. In case you missed, here’s a roundup of our most recently published legislative updates.  Continue Reading

Date posted12/10/2022


City of San Diego Announcement on New Tenant Protection Framework
City of San Diego Announcement on New Tenant Protection Framework

This afternoon, Mayor Todd Gloria and City Council President Sean Elo-Rivera unveiled a new framework of local protections for tenants. Continue Reading

Date posted12/6/2022


Legislative Update - December 2, 2022
Legislative Update - December 2, 2022

Reminder: City of San Diego Water Rate Increase January 2023On January 1, 2023, a pass-through charge from the San Diego County Water Authority (CWA) of 2.5% goes into effect to pay for increases in the cost of imported water supplies. Also, wastewater rates increase by 4% on January 1, 2023. The... Continue Reading

Date posted12/2/2022


Legislative Update - November 17, 2022
Legislative Update - November 17, 2022

SCRHA Continues to Advocate for Balanced Rental Protections in San DiegoAs reported earlier this week, SCRHA joined the Mayor’s office for a discussion with other housing stakeholders. Additionally, SCRHA is meeting with Councilmembers to get their feedback from the informational hearing on... Continue Reading

Date posted11/18/2022