A recent report by inewsource revealed that San Diego property owners can obtain a short-term rental license even after evicting tenants through a no-fault eviction process. This type of eviction is unrelated to a tenant’s behavior and is allowed under state law for specific reasons, such as exiting the rental market or conducting a major renovation.
No-Fault Eviction Process
One San Diegan shared their experience of receiving a no-fault eviction notice because the new property owners were moving in. However, less than 90 days after the move-out date, the property owner obtained a short-term rental license from the city of San Diego.
Councilmember Jennifer Campbell, who led the 2023 charge to regulate short-term rentals, plans to bring amendments to a committee meeting next month. However, neither she nor her staff have responded to questions about the loophole and how they plan to address it.
In a separate development, San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) has walked back claims made by its experts about the safety of solar panels. The company has also pledged to make the process of connecting solar panels to the grid more efficient.
Meanwhile, State Sen. Scott Wiener is leading a bill to legalize small, affordable solar panels for renters to use on their balconies. SDG&E has registered its opposition to the bill, citing concerns about the safety of solar systems.
In other news, San Diego councilmember and U.S. congressional candidate Marni von Wilpert has undergone successful surgery for early-stage breast cancer. She plans to continue campaigning for Congress and fulfilling her council duties during her treatment.
Original reporting: Voice of San Diego — read the source article.
