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.
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
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
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
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
AB 2747 requires rental property owners and operators to offer tenants an opportunity to have their positive rent payments reported to credit agencies. AAOC is providing the tools necessary to stay compliant and meet your tenants needs. Continue Reading
