Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that requires rental agreements to disclose whether the rental fee is discounted or promotional, whether the fee is subject to change, and the maximum fee the owner can charge.

Highlights:

• Requires rental agreements to disclose the following (Sec. 1): 

• The initial length and renewal term of the rental agreement;

• Whether the occupant has received a promotional or discounted rental fee;

• If applicable, the duration of the promotional or discounted rental fee;

• Whether the rental fee is subject to change and, if so, the maximum rental fee that the owner could charge during the first 12 months following the date of the rental agreement;

• All required steps for the occupant to terminate the rental agreement and avoid future rental fees or other charges, including removing all personal property from the occupant’s storage space; and 

• Contact information for the owner. 

• Specifies that this provision shall apply only to a rental agreement initially entered into on or after January 1, 2026 (Sec. 1). 

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that requires rental agreements to disclose whether the rental fee is discounted or promotional, whether the fee is subject to change, and the maximum fee the owner can charge.

Highlights:

• Requires rental agreements to disclose the following (Sec. 1): 

• The initial length and renewal term of the rental agreement;

• Whether the occupant has received a promotional or discounted rental fee;

• If applicable, the duration of the promotional or discounted rental fee;

• Whether the rental fee is subject to change and, if so, the maximum rental fee that the owner could charge during the first 12 months following the date of the rental agreement;

• All required steps for the occupant to terminate the rental agreement and avoid future rental fees or other charges, including removing all personal property from the occupant’s storage space; and 

• Contact information for the owner. 

• Specifies that this provision shall apply only to a rental agreement initially entered into on or after January 1, 2026 (Sec. 1). 

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires rental agreements to disclose whether the rental fee is discounted or promotional, whether the fee is subject to change, and the maximum fee the owner can charge.

Highlights:

• Requires rental agreements to disclose the following (Sec. 1): 

• The initial length and renewal term of the rental agreement;

• Whether the occupant has received a promotional or discounted rental fee;

• If applicable, the duration of the promotional or discounted rental fee;

• Whether the rental fee is subject to change and, if so, the maximum rental fee that the owner could charge during the first 12 months following the date of the rental agreement;

• All required steps for the occupant to terminate the rental agreement and avoid future rental fees or other charges, including removing all personal property from the occupant’s storage space; and 

• Contact information for the owner. 

• Specifies that this provision shall apply only to a rental agreement initially entered into on or after January 1, 2026 (Sec. 1). 

Full Bill Text