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Divided court upholds air district rule forcing gas-appliance phaseout
A divided 9th Circuit panel has upheld South Coast Air Quality Management District’s zero-NOx appliance rule, which will require the phaseout of certain gas-fired water heaters, boilers and process heaters across much of Southern California.
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CAA advocacy impacts fee, screening debate in San Diego
The California Apartment Association packed San Diego City Council chambers with rental housing providers Tuesday, many wearing green “Ethical Housing Provider” stickers, as the council considered a proposal to regulate the applicant screening process, fees for late rent, and fees owners charge residents for certain services and amenities. No vote was taken but a final…
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Action item: San Diego fee caps, screening limits return to council
The California Apartment Association is urging San Diego rental housing providers to help fight a City Council proposal that would cap fees for parking, pets and trash, restrict tenant screening and require new advertising disclosures.
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San Diego fee policy item postponed
The San Diego City Council did not take up a proposed fee and screening ordinance this week after the item, originally scheduled for discussion on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, was deferred and set to be rescheduled for a future date.
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Action item: San Diego proposal would cap housing-provider fees, tighten screening rules
San Diego housing providers could face new caps on fees for parking, pets, trash and other services, along with new restrictions on tenant screening and added disclosure requirements, under a proposal the City Council is scheduled to consider Tuesday, May 19.
