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    SB-709
    Consumer Protection

    Self-service storage facilities: rental agreement disclosures.

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    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Requires storage facilities to disclose rental terms and fees prominently on the first page of agreements by 2026.
    • Mandates clear disclosure of promotional rates and their duration in storage rental contracts.
    • Requires facilities to specify the maximum rental fee possible during the first 12 months of storage.
    • Establishes detailed steps for contract termination and property removal in storage agreements.

    Summary

    Senator Menjivar's legislation mandates new disclosure requirements for self-service storage facility rental agreements in California, establishing specific standards for how facilities must communicate terms and fees to potential occupants. The measure adds provisions to the California Self-Service Storage Facility Act requiring rental agreements to prominently display key information on their first page, including initial rental duration, renewal terms, and whether rates are promotional or subject to change.

    Under the proposed requirements, storage facilities must clearly outline the maximum rental fee they could charge in the first 12 months, detail all steps needed to terminate the agreement, and provide facility owner contact information. The bill specifies that these disclosures must appear in larger type than surrounding text and be distinguished either through contrasting fonts and colors or with distinct marking symbols.

    The new disclosure standards would apply to rental agreements entered into beginning January 1, 2026, giving storage facility operators time to update their documentation and procedures. The measure builds upon existing state law governing self-service storage facilities, which currently establishes procedures for facility owners when occupants become delinquent on payments or other charges.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Judiciary
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Judiciary
    Hearing scheduled for , State Capitol, Room 437
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate 3rd Reading SB709 Menjivar et al
    Senate Judiciary Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Judiciary Hearing
    Do pass as amended
    Introduced
    Senate Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Ash KalraD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Rebecca Bauer-KahanD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Isaac BryanD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Damon ConnollyD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Ash KalraD
    Assemblymember
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    Rebecca Bauer-KahanD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Isaac BryanD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Damon ConnollyD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Bill EssayliR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Blanca PachecoD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Diane PapanD
    Assemblymember
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    Kate SanchezR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Rick ZburD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Caroline MenjivarD
    Senator
    Bill Author
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    John HarabedianD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Nick SchultzD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
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    Catherine StefaniD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member

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    Introduced By

    Caroline Menjivar
    Caroline MenjivarD
    California State Senator
    Co-Author
    Nick Schultz
    Nick SchultzD
    California State Assembly Member
    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/3/2025)

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    June 3, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    306440PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Requires storage facilities to disclose rental terms and fees prominently on the first page of agreements by 2026.
    • Mandates clear disclosure of promotional rates and their duration in storage rental contracts.
    • Requires facilities to specify the maximum rental fee possible during the first 12 months of storage.
    • Establishes detailed steps for contract termination and property removal in storage agreements.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

    Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

    Introduced By

    Caroline Menjivar
    Caroline MenjivarD
    California State Senator
    Co-Author
    Nick Schultz
    Nick SchultzD
    California State Assembly Member

    Summary

    Senator Menjivar's legislation mandates new disclosure requirements for self-service storage facility rental agreements in California, establishing specific standards for how facilities must communicate terms and fees to potential occupants. The measure adds provisions to the California Self-Service Storage Facility Act requiring rental agreements to prominently display key information on their first page, including initial rental duration, renewal terms, and whether rates are promotional or subject to change.

    Under the proposed requirements, storage facilities must clearly outline the maximum rental fee they could charge in the first 12 months, detail all steps needed to terminate the agreement, and provide facility owner contact information. The bill specifies that these disclosures must appear in larger type than surrounding text and be distinguished either through contrasting fonts and colors or with distinct marking symbols.

    The new disclosure standards would apply to rental agreements entered into beginning January 1, 2026, giving storage facility operators time to update their documentation and procedures. The measure builds upon existing state law governing self-service storage facilities, which currently establishes procedures for facility owners when occupants become delinquent on payments or other charges.

    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/3/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Judiciary
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Judiciary
    Hearing scheduled for , State Capitol, Room 437
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate 3rd Reading SB709 Menjivar et al
    Senate Judiciary Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Judiciary Hearing
    Do pass as amended
    Introduced
    Senate Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    June 3, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    306440PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Ash KalraD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Rebecca Bauer-KahanD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Isaac BryanD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Damon ConnollyD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 14 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 3
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Ash KalraD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Rebecca Bauer-KahanD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Isaac BryanD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Damon ConnollyD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Bill EssayliR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Blanca PachecoD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Diane PapanD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kate SanchezR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Rick ZburD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Caroline MenjivarD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    John HarabedianD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Nick SchultzD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Catherine StefaniD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member