Advocacy Updates

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.

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Santa Ana Rent Control Update (9/24/21)
Santa Ana Rent Control Update (9/24/21)

More than 150 AAOC members and other housing industry partners made phone calls, submitted emails, and/or showed up at Santa Ana City Hall this past Tuesday night (September 21st) to FIGHT for your business interests and to try stopping rent control and just cause eviction ordinances from immediate Continue Reading

Postedby David Cordero
Date posted09/24/2021


Santa Ana City Council to Consider Rent Control and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances
Santa Ana City Council to Consider Rent Control and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances

On Tuesday, September 21, the Santa Ana City Council will consider the adoption of over-reaching and punitive Rent Control and Just Cause Eviction ordinances that would, among other things: Continue Reading

Postedby David Cordero
Date posted09/17/2021


Multi-family property owners, renters to benefit under new Santa Ana trash hauling contract
Multi-family property owners, renters to benefit under new Santa Ana trash hauling contract

The Santa Ana City Council voted 6-1 on Tuesday night to award a new, 10-year solid waste collection contract to Anaheim-based Republic Services. The vote represented a victory for multi-family property owners and renters... Continue Reading

Postedby Bill Christiansen
Date posted08/18/2021


Senate Judiciary Committee Rejects AAOC-Opposed AB 889
Senate Judiciary Committee Rejects AAOC-Opposed AB 889

Assembly Bill 889 (Gipson), a bill that would have mandated that most every rental housing provider submit confidential information about ownership to the Secretary of State, was rejected this week by the Senate Judiciary Committee. AAOC testified as a leading witness in opposition to the bill. Continue Reading

Date posted07/15/2021


AAOC to Present Member Briefing on Statewide COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium Extension
AAOC to Present Member Briefing on Statewide COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium Extension

The Apartment Association of Orange County (AAOC) will present an online member briefing on California's COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium Extension law (AB 832) on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. Continue Reading

Postedby David Cordero
Date posted07/12/2021


California Eviction Moratorium Extended through September 30, 2021
California Eviction Moratorium Extended through September 30, 2021

California's COVID-19 statewide eviction moratorium has been extended through September 30, 2021, after the State Legislature passed and Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law AB 832 (Chiu), two days before the existing eviction moratorium period was set to expire. Continue Reading

Postedby David Cordero
Date posted07/1/2021