To help rental housing providers comply with San Diego’s recently adopted Residential Tenant Utility Fees Ordinance, which took effect Aug. 17, 2025, the California Apartment Association has developed resources tailored…
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San Diego’s Residential Tenant Utility Fees Ordinance
On July 15, 2025, the San Diego City Council voted to adopt an ordinance, titled the Residential Tenant Utility Fees ordinance (the ordinance), the regulates how landlords pass-through city-provided utility…
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Forms SD-016
City of San Diego Utility Fee Disclosure Addendum (For use when charging for City-provided utilities)
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Forms SD-017
Notice of San Diego Residential Tenant Utility Fees Ordinance (For use with units with existing City-provided utility charges)
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