Legislative Affairs

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, 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 Assocaition (CalRHA), our members receive additional representation at the federal and state levels of government.

We invite our members to take an active role in helping to formulate association positions and shape public policy by serving on the AAOC Legislative Committee. We also encourage member contributions to AAOC's Political Action Committees.

For more information or to get involved, contact AAOC Vice President of External Affairs Chip Ahlswede at Chip@aaoc.com or (714) 245-9500.

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Santa Ana Rent Control Update (September 2023)
Santa Ana Rent Control Update (September 2023)

SANTA ANA RENT CONTROL UPDATE There’s been a lot going on in Santa Ana as the city has moved forward with full implementation of its rent control law. Here’s a quick update for you. And, heads up, we need you to get involved! SANTA ANA RENT BOARD The city recently announced it is... Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted09/26/2023


Oppose AB 12
Oppose AB 12

Oppose AB 12 - another attempt to limit your ability to work with applicants that have little or no credit. Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted08/24/2023


Oppose SB 567
Oppose SB 567

Oppose SB 567 - another attempt to restrict your ability to keep your property up to date. Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted08/21/2023


Oppose ACA 10 - Housing is a Need - not a right
Oppose ACA 10 - Housing is a Need - not a right

The California Legislature's 2023 ACA 10 seeks to establish housing as a human right - with very vague language that could be interpreted a number of different ways were it to pass - and with far reaching implications for private property owners. Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted06/22/2023


CPI Adjustment for 2023/24
CPI Adjustment for 2023/24

CPI adjustments for 2023-2024 will be 3.8% in the Orange County cities, and 3.9% in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted06/13/2023


AAOC Voter Registration Effort
AAOC Voter Registration Effort

AAOC has embarked on a voter registration effort for member properties. Many of you have asked why. Because your property matters to us - to you - and it should to your residents as well. Here are the reasons we chose to embark on this effort. Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted06/10/2023


AAOC Guest Editorial Opposing Rent Control
AAOC Guest Editorial Opposing Rent Control

AAOC's efforts to educate the public on the impacts of rent control hit a new level of success as it was published in all 11 SCNG publications reaching 1.2 million Southern California residents. Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted05/28/2023


Voter Registration Awareness Campaign
Voter Registration Awareness Campaign

Registering to vote is everyone's responsibility. And you need to do it each and every time you move to make sure YOUR vote counts, and YOUR vote is protected. Visit https://registertovote.ca.gov TODAY to make sure your registration is current. Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted04/28/2023


BIG Wins this week for AAOC
BIG Wins this week for AAOC

What happens when multifamily industry professionals stand up for themselves and the industry? They succeed. Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted04/27/2023


Come to Buena Park City Council 4/25 6PM
Come to Buena Park City Council 4/25 6PM

Buena Park City Council will be having a discussion on 4/25 @ 6PM about expanding the rental inspection program and Multifamily Professionals NEED to make our voices heard Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted04/19/2023


Buena Park Considers Expanding Rental Inspections
Buena Park Considers Expanding Rental Inspections

Buena Park considers expanding rental inspections citywide with hefty new fee... based on tenant testimony and no multifamily professional chance to respond Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted04/12/2023


Apartment Association of Orange County Files Lawsuit Over Santa Ana Law
Apartment Association of Orange County Files Lawsuit Over Santa Ana Law

The Apartment Association of Orange County (AAOC) has filed a lawsuit against the city of Santa Ana challenging the municipality’s rent stabilization and just cause eviction ordinance. Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted02/14/2023