Legislative Affairs

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 Vice President of External Affairs Chip Ahlswede at Chip@aaoc.com or (714) 245-9500.

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Stop Rent Control
Stop Rent Control

Weinstein's schemes to regulate rents in California need to come to an end - and it's time for multifamily professionals to step up and say "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!" No more rent control schemes by slumlords should be tolerated. Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted02/8/2024


Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging
Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging

California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert following the Governor’s declaration of a state of emergency for several counties in Southern California as a series of winter storms began impacting much of the state with high winds, damaging rain, and heavy snowfall. Continue Reading

Postedby David Cordero
Date posted02/5/2024


Voice of OC Article - Like Costa Mesa - Housing Solutions Should Be A Partnership
Voice of OC Article - Like Costa Mesa - Housing Solutions Should Be A Partnership

AAOC's Chip Ahlswede wrote an OpEd regarding the Costa Mesa Tenant Protections Ordinance - and how the city's process more accurately reflected the nature of true compromise Continue Reading

Date posted01/8/2024


Santa Ana Sanitation Service Rate Increase
Santa Ana Sanitation Service Rate Increase

Santa Ana is raising their sanitation fee rates by over 100% next year, and increasing to over $13/ user / month by July of 2028 - Public Hearing on February 20, 2024 @ 5:30 PM at the Santa Ana City Council Chambers Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted01/5/2024


Affordable Housing Means Repealing Prop 19
Affordable Housing Means Repealing Prop 19

Affordable housing hinges on keeping operational costs low - a major factor in operational costs are the property taxes. AAOC joins with the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association in trying to repeal the death tax - repeal prop 19. Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted11/21/2023


Success in Santa Ana and Costa Mesa
Success in Santa Ana and Costa Mesa

AAOC makes significant steps towards unwinding invasive policies that were significantly damaging to both tenants and property owners alike. Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted11/8/2023


Costa Mesa Just Cause Eviction - October 17th
Costa Mesa Just Cause Eviction - October 17th

The City of Costa Mesa will be considering a Just Cause Eviction Ordinance for rental properties at the Tuesday October 17, 2023 City Council Meeting and members are encourage to reach out and share your voice Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted10/16/2023


Rent Registry Creating Issues in Santa Ana
Rent Registry Creating Issues in Santa Ana

The roll out of Santa Ana's Rent Registry has created a number of major issues for residents and property owners alike. Figuring out a solution for everyone will be essential. Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted10/12/2023


Santa Ana Rent Control Update (September 2023)
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... Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted09/26/2023


Oppose AB 12
Oppose AB 12

Oppose AB 12 - another attempt to limit your ability to work with applicants that have little or no credit. Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted08/24/2023


Oppose SB 567
Oppose SB 567

Oppose SB 567 - another attempt to restrict your ability to keep your property up to date. Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted08/21/2023


Oppose ACA 10 - Housing is a Need - not a right
Oppose ACA 10 - Housing is a Need - not a right

The California Legislature's 2023 ACA 10 seeks to establish housing as a human right - with very vague language that could be interpreted a number of different ways were it to pass - and with far reaching implications for private property owners. Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted06/22/2023