RED ALERT: Urge a "NO" Vote on AB 1157
RED ALERT: Urge Your Legislators to Vote "NO" on AB 1157 Continue Reading
Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted01/5/2026
Legislative Affairs
Stay informed on legislative news
Every day, elected officials at the local, county, state and federal levels of government make public policy decisions that impact rental-housing providers and the greater rental-housing industry. The Apartment Association of Orange County (AAOC) is here to serve as your voice on the government issues affecting the rental housing industry in Orange County, parts of Riverside County, as well as at the State Capitol, in Sacramento.
AAOC works closely with both elected officials and government staff to ensure our members' rights and interests are represented and protected. Additionally, as members of the National Apartment Association (NAA) and the California Rental Housing Assocaition (CalRHA), our members receive additional representation at the federal and state levels of government.
We invite our members to take an active role in helping to formulate association positions and shape public policy by serving on the AAOC Legislative Committee. We also encourage member contributions to AAOC's Political Action Committees.
For more information or to get involved, contact AAOC at advocacy@aaoc.com or (714) 245-9500.
New California Rental Laws for 2026 Require Changes for Housing Providers
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, new California laws will impact how rental housing providers manage appliances, security deposits, and tenant protections. Owners and managers should prepare for updates required under AB 628, AB 414, AB 1414, and AB 747 by reviewing leases, policies, and procedures. Continue Reading
Postedby Fabian Bon
Date posted01/1/2026
Q&A on Providing Refrigerators Pursuant to AB 628
Several questions have been submitted with regard to the new requirements by AB 628 to provide refrigerators to tenants. This article serves as an overview of the most commonly asked questions. Continue Reading
Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted10/17/2025
END OF SESSION - OPPOSE AB 246 AND AB 628
Assembly Bills 246 and 628 would be detrimental to the Apartment Industry - we need your help in stopping these bills. Continue Reading
Postedby Ron Kingston
Date posted09/3/2025
END OF SESSION - OPPOSE SB 522
SB 522 by Senator Wahab would force properties into rent control once rebuilt following a natural disaster Continue Reading
Postedby Ron Kingston
Date posted09/3/2025
South Coast AQMD Governing Board Rejects PAR 1111 & 1121
On Friday afternoon, June 6, following nearly 4 hours of public testimony, the South Coast Air Quality Management District Governing Board voted 7-5 to reject Proposed Amended Rules (PAR) 1111 and 1121, which would have imposed a defacto tax adding billions of dollars to the future cost of gas water Continue Reading
Postedby David Cordero
Date posted06/7/2025
CPI Update for 2025-26
The Bureau of Labor Statistics 12-month Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment for the Los Angeles - Long Beach - Anaheim (Orange County) Region has been set at 3.0% (April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025), and the Riverside-San Bernardino County Region has been set at 2.5% (March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025). Continue Reading
Postedby David Cordero
Date posted05/12/2025
ACTION ALERT: Oppose SCAQMD Proposed Amended Rules 1111 & 1121
Southern California’s cost-of-living crisis is crushing working families and small businesses. With record-breaking taxes and massive increases in housing and electricity costs, leading to the highest poverty rate in the country. California’s cost of living is 42% higher than the... Continue Reading
Postedby David Cordero
Date posted05/8/2025
Rent Cap Bill Withdrawn! AB 1157 Now "Two Year Bill."
AB 1157, by Assembly Member Ash Kalra, has been withdrawn from legislative consideration this year. While the bill will return next year, this now allows the rental housing industry to focus on other bills that pose threats this year. Continue Reading
Postedby David Cordero
Date posted04/29/2025
Call the Senate Public Safety Committee To Support SB 448
SB 448 helps clarify the language defining trespassing and improve the situation for property owners, residents, and the courts that get clogged up with these issues. Continue Reading
Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted04/2/2025
Positive Rent Payment Reporting Advisory
AB 2747 requires rental property owners and operators to offer tenants an opportunity to have their positive rent payments reported to credit agencies. AAOC is providing the tools necessary to stay compliant and meet your tenants needs. Continue Reading
Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted03/19/2025
AQMD Moves to Force Replacement of Gas Furnaces and Water Heaters
Help oppose the efforts of the South Coast Air Quality Management District as they push efforts to force property owners to replace existing and functioning gas water heaters and furnaces. Continue Reading
Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted02/10/2025