Landlord-tenant: internet service provider subscriptions.
- Requires landlords to let tenants opt out of bundled internet service provider subscriptions starting January 2026.
- Allows tenants to deduct internet subscription costs from rent if landlords fail to provide an opt-out option.
- Protects tenants from retaliation for declining bundled internet services.
- Permits landlords to continue offering bulk-billing arrangements for internet services.
Assembly Member Ransom's tenant rights legislation would establish new requirements for landlords regarding internet service provider (ISP) subscriptions, mandating that property owners and associations offer tenants the ability to opt out of third-party internet, cellular, and satellite services included with their rental units.
The measure, which would take effect for tenancies beginning or renewing after January 1, 2026, allows tenants to deduct ISP subscription costs from their rent payments if landlords fail to provide the opt-out option. The bill incorporates anti-retaliation provisions that prevent landlords and associations from taking adverse actions against tenants who exercise these new rights. While prohibiting mandatory ISP subscriptions, the legislation preserves landlords' ability to offer optional bulk-billing arrangements to their tenants.
The provisions apply to residential rental properties and common interest developments, with enforcement mechanisms tied to existing tenant protection frameworks in the California Civil Code. Property owners and associations would need to implement these changes for all new and renewed leases starting in 2026, giving the rental housing industry time to adjust their service arrangements and administrative processes.
 Anna CaballeroD Senator | Floor Vote |  Not Contacted | |
 Roger NielloR Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
 Tony StricklandR Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
 Shannon GroveR Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
 Brian JonesR Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted |
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | PASS |
- Requires landlords to let tenants opt out of bundled internet service provider subscriptions starting January 2026.
- Allows tenants to deduct internet subscription costs from rent if landlords fail to provide an opt-out option.
- Protects tenants from retaliation for declining bundled internet services.
- Permits landlords to continue offering bulk-billing arrangements for internet services.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Assembly Member Ransom's tenant rights legislation would establish new requirements for landlords regarding internet service provider (ISP) subscriptions, mandating that property owners and associations offer tenants the ability to opt out of third-party internet, cellular, and satellite services included with their rental units.
The measure, which would take effect for tenancies beginning or renewing after January 1, 2026, allows tenants to deduct ISP subscription costs from their rent payments if landlords fail to provide the opt-out option. The bill incorporates anti-retaliation provisions that prevent landlords and associations from taking adverse actions against tenants who exercise these new rights. While prohibiting mandatory ISP subscriptions, the legislation preserves landlords' ability to offer optional bulk-billing arrangements to their tenants.
The provisions apply to residential rental properties and common interest developments, with enforcement mechanisms tied to existing tenant protection frameworks in the California Civil Code. Property owners and associations would need to implement these changes for all new and renewed leases starting in 2026, giving the rental housing industry time to adjust their service arrangements and administrative processes.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | PASS |
Anna CaballeroD Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
Roger NielloR Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
Tony StricklandR Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
Shannon GroveR Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
Brian JonesR Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted |