Victims of abuse or violence: reasonable accommodations.

Assembly Member Kalra's tenant protection measure requires California landlords to provide reasonable accommodations for renters who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other specified crimes. The legislation establishes a formal process for tenants to request accommodations such as unit transfers, parking space reassignments, security camera installations, and extended time for rent payment or moving out.

Under the bill, landlords must respond to accommodation requests within five calendar days and engage in an interactive process with tenants when immediate approval is not possible. Property owners may request certification documenting the tenant's victim status, which must remain confidential except in specifically authorized circumstances. The measure prohibits retaliation against tenants who seek accommodations and allows civil actions with damages ranging from $100 to $5,000 for violations.

The provisions complement existing requirements for landlords to change locks upon request from abuse victims while establishing broader protections. The bill specifies that landlords are not required to undertake actions that would constitute undue hardship. These new requirements would operate alongside current state and federal housing laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and federal Fair Housing Act.