Alan Pentico, CAE
Executive Director Southern California Rental Housing Association
W
e are in the middle of unprecedented times and government has taken extraordinary and unprecedented measures to protect public health and safety. We can only hope the decisions made by elected officials will address the needs of as many people as possible. We have reacted with cheers or jeers to their decisions. We know and understand that no law or policy is perfect and that the process for making laws and regulations can be mystifying. But let's face it, some of the decisions coming from government have been downright atrocious in 2020. Now may be the moment to say, "Stop. Please do no more harm. Stop making the situation worse! Everyone is hurting, everyone is affected by the crisis, everyone needs help!" According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the definition of a Taking is, 1) "A seizure of private property or a substantial deprivation of the right to its free use or enjoyment that is caused by government action and especially by the exercise of eminent domain and for which just compensation to the owner must be given according to the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution." 2) The wrongful acquisition of control over property (as in larceny) or a person." See what I am getting at? We understand the government is doing what it can to prevent things from becoming worse, but the government is not addressing the needs of all people. There must be balance, parity and equity. The belief among some lawmakers if you own rental property, is you're wealthy and you don't need help.
provide healthy and safe homes for families in this state. Unfortunately, some decisionmakers appear to believe otherwise. They think landlords can absorb the cost and expense of operating their properties for months, if not years, without any income and not be negatively impacted. With AB 1482, the eviction moratoriums and now with AB 3088, California government essentially has taken control of your rental properties without proper compensation. That taking could be permanent if voters approve Proposition 21. That is not only not fair, but it is not lawful. Somehow some think it is acceptable for government to take your private property and deprive you of your livelihood. We must tell government from this point forward that more laws like AB 3088 are not acceptable, will make the housing crisis worse and deny more Californians access to housing. Vote on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 and tell everyone you know to vote. Contribute your time, expertise and money, do everything you can to support the SCRHA and the rental housing Industry. Please read our Voter's Guide on page 7 and on the SCRHA website at socalrha.org. Vote for the candidates endorsed by the SCRHA, and vote "No" on Proposition 21. We cannot bring the change we want unless we create that change ourselves and together. All of us have a critical role on November 3 and beyond. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Help those who need it or help them find someone who can. Support one another by doing business with one another. Stay healthy and safe. Contact us if you need assistance. We thank you and appreciate your membership and support.
It takes a lot of hard work to make money to acquire property, but it takes more money to keep and maintain property, especially if you own or rent out property in California. It takes a lot of money to 4 | Southern California Rental Housing Association Rental Advisor October 2020
