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 and 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 Association (CalRHA), our members receive additional representation at the federal and state levels of government.
Visit this page to find out the latest information on the major public policy issues that AAOC is tackling on our members' behalf. If you have questions, contact AAOC Vice President of External Affairs Chip Ahlswede at (714) 245-9500 or chip@aaoc.com.
SB 1160 creates administrative burdens, expose owners to liability, and put tenants privacy in jeopardy. We need to have these policies opposed by our Senators - please contact your State Senator TODAY! Continue Reading
AAOC members wait to discuss the proposed vacant property tax at the city of Orange on May 12th. 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
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
Assembly Bills 246 and 628 would be detrimental to the Apartment Industry - we need your help in stopping these bills. Continue Reading
SB 522 by Senator Wahab would force properties into rent control once rebuilt following a natural disaster Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
