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6/08: Safely Reoccupy Your Building Amid the COVID-19 Crisis
As “shelter in place” orders are gradually lifted and people get back to businesses, organizations are confronted with figuring out how to adjust to the “new normal” of operating safely in the presence of COVID-19 to ensure the continued health and safety of the people who occupy these spaces. Focus needs to be on protecting people to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, showing diligence in controlling COVID-19 risks and protecting reputation by showing your organization can operate safely.
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By Aaron Read & Associates, SCRHA's Lobbying Firm
Needless to say, a lot has happened in the last few months. SCRHA spent the first month or so of the COVID-19 emergency lobbying on eviction moratoriums, seeking property tax relief, and advocating for direct rental assistance, amongst other actions to help the industry during unprecedented times. A wealth of resources, including eviction moratorium rules, are available on the SCRHA COVID-19 Resource page. Visit www.socalrha.org.
New legislation moving through the California legislature has the potential to create added economic distress for tens of thousands of small rental property owners throughout Southern California. While Assembly Bill 828 (Ting) is intended to help with the financial stress caused by the COVID-19 health crisis, it is a 25% blanket reduction of rent.
If passed, this bill will create even more economic distress for tens of thousands of small rental property owners who, like many renters, are already under immense financial pressure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The bill claims to be a temporary moratorium on evictions related to COVID-19. In reality, it provides a 25% blanket reduction of rent without due process.
As proposed, AB 828 requires the court, even if a tenant doesn't demonstrate a financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 virus, to:
- Make an order for the tenant to remain in possession.
- Order the owner to reduce the rent for the property by 25% for 12 months.
- Require the tenant to pay monthly, 10% of the past due rent at the time of the order.
- Protect nuisance tenants by allowing them to NOT respond to unlawful detainer complaints.
The bill requires the courts to make assumptions about a property owners financial situation based on the number of units owned:
- If the plaintiff has an ownership interest in just one or two rental units, then the court shall presume that issuance of an order would constitute a material economic hardship.
- If the plaintiff has ownership in 10 or more rental units, the court shall presume that the issuance of an order would not constitute a material economic hardship.
- Allows the courts to change existing rental agreements and set new rents.
Southern California Rental Housing Association (SCRHA) is dedicated to protecting the interests of rental property owners and managers. Join us as we URGE A NO VOTE and let legislative leaders know that AB 828 will compromise your ability to provide rental housing.
On April 3, the County of San Diego issued an amended order requiring employees of certain businesses like grocery stores, restaurants, and gas stations to wear face coverings.
Southern California Rental Housing Association Draws Attention Southern California Rental Housing Association Draws Attention to Rental Property Owners’ Financial Obligations
MEDIA CONTACT: Molly Kirkland 858.751.2200 | mkirkland@socalrha.org
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Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order banning the enforcement of eviction orders for renters affected by COVID-19 through May 31, 2020. The order goes into effect immediately. Under the order, tenants are required to retain documentation but not required to submit it to the landlord in advance. However, the tenant is still obligated to repay full rent in a timely manner and could still face eviction after the moratorium is lifted. SCRHA will provide more details as they become available. We are currently working to determine how this order impacts recent eviction moratoriums (if at all) passed by local jurisdictions. Click here to read the full order.
With social distancing measures in full effect and many people working from home, this is a great opportunity to refresh your knowledge on issues that owners and/or property managers frequently encounter.
Southern California Rental Housing Association Prepares, Educates Industry Professionals on Coronavirus Crisis Issues
