Santa Ana Rent Control Update (September 2023)
SANTA ANA RENT CONTROL UPDATE
There’s been a lot going on in Santa Ana as the city has moved forward with full implementation of its rent control law. Here’s a quick update for you. And, heads up, we need you to get involved!
SANTA ANA RENT BOARD
The city recently announced it is accepting applications from individuals who wish to serve on its rent board. Applications to serve on Santa Ana’s Rent Board are due on October 3rd! Rental property owners are eligible to serve. APPLY TODAY!
While AAOC remains committed to protecting the rights of rental property owners in Santa Ana, we also have a duty to facilitate getting involved in the city’s regulatory activities that impact the rental-housing industry.
IF YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW IS INTERESTED IN APPLYING, PLEASE ACT TODAY!
For more information, contact Chip Ahlswede at advocacy@aaoc.com or 714.245.9500.
SANTA ANA RENT REGISTRY FLAWS EXPOSED!
The OC Independent did an excellent job exposing the flaws in Santa Ana’s Rent Registry program, including illegalities and potential resident exposure to identity theft.
This presents real problems for the city moving forward… READ MORE
AAOC’S LAWSUIT AGAINST SANTA ANA RENT CONTROL - ON TO MEDIATION
The judge presiding over AAOC’s rent control lawsuit against the city of Santa Ana has directed both parties to attempt to mediate and settle the dispute, before any formal hearing. Mediation will likely occur toward the end of 2023 or in early 2024.
This lawsuit is funded by voluntary contributions. Please consider supporting AAOC's Legal Defense Fund- CLICK HERE!
WILL RENT CONTROL SPREAD IN O.C.?
The Voice of OC quotes AAOC saying “Rent Control is the Wrong Solution” while asking if Santa Ana’s rent control ballot initiative efforts will cause rent control to spread to other cities.
The impulsive efforts to create a ballot initiative fraught with flaws will backfire - READ MORE
2024 RENT CONTROL BALLOT INITIATIVES
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation - directed by Michael Weinstein - has once again qualified a statewide ballot initiative for the November 2024 election to limit rent increases to 5% regardless of CPI, inflation, or our housing crisis.
In 2018 & 2020, the campaigns to defeat Propositions 10 & 21 cost $80 million - each.
Meanwhile, the City of Santa Ana is considering its own ballot initiative in November 2024 that would make its current rent control law part of the city charter - and require a 2/3 city council majority to change the law.
If placed on the ballot, Santa Ana’s initiative will likely cost over $1 million to defeat!!!
Fighting these rent control threats requires voluntary contributions from you! CLICK HERE!