A proposed bill in California to establish a state-level Office of Tenants’ Rights and Protections has failed to move forward, according to the California Apartment Association (CAA). The bill, known as AB 2187 and introduced by Assemblymen Isaac Bryan (D-Los Angeles) and Matt Haney (D-San Francisco), was opposed by CAA due to concerns about its potential impact on the state’s finances.
In a letter opposing the measure, CAA stated that AB 2187 would come at a significant cost during a time when California is already facing financial challenges. The association also pointed out that there are existing tenant organizations that receive funding and publish information about tenant protections. Additionally, CAA highlighted the comprehensive nature of current statewide measures such as rent increase limits, just cause eviction policies, and anti-discrimination laws for tenants.
Given these existing protections in place for tenants in California, CAA questioned the necessity of creating another regulatory body through this proposed bill. As it stands now without further advancement from the Assembly Appropriations Committee this year,the establishment of an Office of Tenants’ Rights will not be pursued in California.
