Oceanside Tenant Protection Discussion Rescheduled to April 10Due to staff illness, the decision was made to continue the Tenant Protection discussion to Wednesday, April 10. SCRHA will send a reminder prior to April 10. Click here to read the staff report. California COVID-19 Rent Relief... Continue Reading
Legislative Updates
Legislative Updates
Oceanside Council to Discuss Tenant ProtectionsWhile 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... Continue Reading
Reminder: Anti-Price Gouging Rules Extended for February StormsAs of now, Imperial County has anti-price going rules in place through March 3, while San Diego and Riverside Counties will have the regulations in place through March 5. These emergencies can be extended by the Governor. Visit the... Continue Reading
At a hearing that went to almost 10 PM, the National City Mayor and City Council reviewed potential tenant protections that would go beyond the existing protections in the County Flood Eviction and Rent Cap Moratorium. Public comment included SCRHA, property owners, industry allies, and National... Continue Reading
National City to Discuss Additional Tenant Protections on TuesdayWhile no ordinance is being voted on this coming Tuesday, February 20, the National City Council will discuss whether to direct city staff to create a local ordinance to provide additional protections to tenants who were impacted by... Continue Reading
Lemon Grove Council Rejects Emergency Mobile Home Rent Control OrdinanceA 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... Continue Reading
Initial Guidance on County Eviction Moratorium & Rent CapAs SCRHA reported earlier this week the County Board of Supervisors passed a Temporary Eviction Moratorium and Rent Cap Ordinance. It went into effect immediately in affected zip codes and will remain in effect for 60 days. Housing... Continue Reading
Supervisors Pass Package of Flood Response Items; Includes Eviction Moratorium and Rent Cap Continue Reading
Emergencies Trigger Anti-Price Gouging Rules, 10% Cap on Rent IncreasesRent increases are limited to no more than 10%, even for properties exempt from statewide rent caps. Governor Newsom’s proclamation is in place until February 22, 2024. SCRHA will notify members if this end date is... Continue Reading
Mother nature can be unpredictable but being prepared can make things easier and knowing where to access resources helps bring peace of mind. Continue Reading
County of San Diego Hosting Workshop on MEHKO ProgramThe County of San Diego recently made the existing MEHKO pilot program permanent. The Department of Environmental Health and Quality (DEHQ) is hosting a training on the Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) program. This training will... Continue Reading
Members Reporting Resurgence of Drive-By LawsuitsAs SCRHA reported last week, members are reporting that disability-related drive-by lawsuits against multifamily properties have resurfaced in the region. These lawsuits have been a problem for rental properties and other businesses for many years.... Continue Reading