Reminder!
This update covers significant legal updates from 2025 that will affect housing providers in the coming year. We cover major laws passed by the California legislature as well as important court decisions and noteworthy local initiatives. California Legislature AB 246: Eviction Protection for Interruption of Social Security Benefits. AB 325: Common Pricing Algorithm Restrictions. AB 414: Updated Procedures for Returning Security Deposits. AB 628: Stove and Refrigerator Added to Habitability Standard. AB 747: Changes to Service of Unlawful Detainer Lawsuit AB 1414: Tenant Right to Opt Out of Internet Plan. AB 1529: Simplification of AB1482 Disclosure Requirement. SB 610: Post-Disaster Obligations for Landlords, and Tenant Right to Return to Repaired Units. AB1248: Ban on Ratio Utility Billing – Not Passed. Notable Court Decisions Eshagian v. Cepeda (C.A. 2nd, June 26, 2025): Invalidated a 3-day pay-or-quit notice for lacking service date and clear deadline. Gogal v. Deng (C.A. 4th, July 22, 2025): Lease caps on attorney fees/costs ($1,000) enforceable, but California Supreme Court has agreed to review decision. Ongoing COVID Eviction Moratorium litigation. Local Initiatives Los Angeles: Immigration Emergency Declaration. Los Angeles: Right to Counsel San Diego: Broad Limits on Rental Fees.
