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California Expands Residential Tenant Protections to Certain Small Commercial Tenants

California Senate Bill No. 1103, approved on September 30, 2024, extends rights to "qualified commercial tenants" like microenterprises, small restaurants, and nonprofits. Effective January 1, 2025, landlords must meet conditions before charging fees for building operating costs and provide documentation. They must give 30 or 90 days' notice for rent increases and 30 or 60 days' notice for terminations, depending on tenancy duration. Leases negotiated in certain languages must also be translated. Compliance with these laws is required.

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