All the lastest news from AAOC.
AAOC members wait to discuss the proposed vacant property tax at the city of Orange on May 12th. Continue Reading
The Apartment Association of Orange County (AAOC) Political Action Committee is pleased to provide its 2026 California Primary Election Voter Guide for key county and state legislative races. Please refer to this guide prior to completing your vote-by-mail ballot which should have arrived at your... Continue Reading
The Orange City Council will be considering a vacant property tax at its meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - a tax that would be disastrous for city rental housing providers and for the city. Continue Reading
The Costa Mesa City Council rejected proposals on Tuesday, March 18, 2026, to create a citywide rental registry and mandate housing provider reporting of all unlawful detainer filings. Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
