Commentary: The hidden cost driving California’s housing crisis
Have you looked at your insurance renewal bill this year? You might be in for sticker shock. From homeowners to renters to housing providers, Californians...
Alan Pentico
Commentary: Fair housing education is a must for landlords
A woman walks into a leasing office with her two young kids and asks for an application. The landlord, trying to be helpful, suggests she...
Op-Ed: You can’t be pro-housing and ignore landlords
San Diego’s leaders are talking a lot about being “pro-housing.” We hear it in speeches, policy announcements, and campaign platforms. The mayor’s recent State of...
Op-Ed: ‘Junk fee’ proposal is a solution in search of a problem
Nearly half of San Diegans rent their homes, and every one of them is feeling the pressure of rising costs. From groceries to utilities to...
Op-Ed: Oceanside council got it right on tenant protection ordinance
It takes courage to admit you made the wrong call. That’s what Councilmember Rick Robinson did in Oceanside when he reversed his vote on a...
Op-Ed: Congress must stop predatory ADA lawsuits
When a local property manager in La Mesa received a letter in the mail asking if his rental office had a text-to-voice machine, he was...
Op-Ed: Rules and red tape won’t fix the housing crisis
In recent years, city after city across San Diego County has rushed to pass its own version of a Tenant Protection Ordinance (TPO). Chula Vista,...
Commentary: San Diego must act locally to expand rental assistance
San Diego’s housing crisis continues to dominate the headlines. Yet one of the most effective tools for keeping people housed – rental assistance – is...
Op-Ed: California voters’ defeat of Prop 33 sends clear message
For the third time, Californians have sent a decisive message: Proposition 33 was bad policy. On Election Day, voters overwhelmingly rejected this latest attempt to...
Opinion: Prop 33 is bad news for homeowners, renters
Meet Maria, an elderly woman who owns a small condo. She rents it out to a disabled tenant and keeps the rent low for several...
Commentary: The hidden costs of California’s pet-friendly legislation
San Diego is famous for its pet-friendly culture, with countless dog parks, beaches, and events for pets and their owners. But not everyone can be...
Commentary: Landlords struggle to keep up with changing CA rules
I can’t help but laugh when I see videos and memes about “getting rich with real estate.” Whether it’s on Instagram, TikTok or X, it’s...
Commentary: Landlords should welcome tenants running child cares
Our community is in a child care deficit — and landlords can help. ...
Commentary: Why landlords should welcome tenants running family childcares
Imagine this: You’re a parent who needs to find a safe place for your child while you work. Then you find out that a neighbor...