News

All the lastest news from AAOC.

Community Industry Legislative Affairs Legislative Affairs : Advocacy Updates Legislative Affairs : Voter Registration

Costa Mesa City Council to Consider Rent Registry
Costa Mesa City Council to Consider Rent Registry

The Costa Mesa City Council will consider two items at its March 17, 2026 meeting - a rent registry requirement for rental property owners/operators and a requirement that owners/operators notify the city any time they file a 3 day notice. Attend the council meeting and oppose these policies. Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted03/10/2026


Costa Mesa Seeks to Require Copies of All 3 Day Notices
Costa Mesa Seeks to Require Copies of All 3 Day Notices

The city of Costa Mesa is considering a proposal that would require all 3 day notices to be sent to the city as well. Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted03/10/2026


Stop Costa Mesa City Council from Making a Grave Mistake
Stop Costa Mesa City Council from Making a Grave Mistake

Rent Registries and Notification of At Fault Evictions is a problematic policy that will create issues for the city of Costa Mesa - Help let them know to stop this. Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted03/10/2026


AB 1157 - Rent Cap Legislation Fails Passage in Committee
AB 1157 - Rent Cap Legislation Fails Passage in Committee

AB 1157 (Kalra) failed passage today in the Assembly Judiciary Committee as the bill only secured four votes when a minimum of seven votes were needed to move it out of committee. Continue Reading

Postedby David Cordero
Date posted01/13/2026


December Storms Trigger State of Emergency, Anti-Price Gouging Rules for Rental Properties
December Storms Trigger State of Emergency, Anti-Price Gouging Rules for Rental Properties

The recent wave of storms that have hit California have triggered anti-price gouging regulations statewide that include rent increases, advertised rents, and the sale of good and services. Details can be found on the Governor's Office of Emergency Services website.  Continue Reading

Postedby David Cordero
Date posted01/1/2026


New California Rental Laws for 2026 Require Changes for Housing Providers
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


New Form Alert - Refrigerator & Stove Addendum Now Available
New Form Alert - Refrigerator & Stove Addendum Now Available

The Apartment Association of Orange County has released a new lease addendum to help members comply with AB 628, California’s Refrigerator and Stove law that takes effect January 1, 2026. Also released were four “Statement of Condition” forms to record the condition of rental... Continue Reading

Postedby Fabian Bon
Date posted12/15/2025


Q&A on Providing Refrigerators Pursuant to AB 628
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


Residential Rental Units Must Now Offer Refrigerators and Stoves
Residential Rental Units Must Now Offer Refrigerators and Stoves

AB 628 (McKinnor) was recently signed into law by the governor and will require every residential rental unit, for leases entered into, amended, or extended, on or after January 1, 2026, to have a working stove and refrigerator, with certain exceptions, to be deemed habitable. Continue Reading

Postedby Ron Kingston
Date posted10/15/2025


Government Shutdown Impact on Rental Housing Guide
Government Shutdown Impact on Rental Housing Guide

The federal government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025, has raised questions for housing providers and residents alike. The Apartment Association of Orange County (AAOC) remains committed to keeping members informed, providing guidance, and sharing resources from CAA and NAA to help navigate. Continue Reading

Postedby Fabian Bon
Date posted10/7/2025


AAOC Proposes Bylaws Amendments
AAOC Proposes Bylaws Amendments

The AAOC membership has been asked to ratify proposed amendments to the association bylaws at the General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The current bylaws, the proposed bylaws, and a summary of amendments and the notice of ratification election may be viewed at... Continue Reading

Postedby David Cordero
Date posted09/22/2025


AAOC Now Offering Credit Rent Boost Positive Rent Reporting
AAOC Now Offering Credit Rent Boost Positive Rent Reporting

The Apartment Association of Orange County (AAOC), a leading trade association representing rental housing providers, real estate professionals, and industry suppliers in Orange and Riverside Counties, announced today it has reached an agreement with 950 Credit, Inc. which conducts business under... Continue Reading

Postedby Fabian Bon
Date posted09/8/2025