A new state law is now in effect, intended to protect small business tenants with 5 employees or less, restaurants with less than 10 employees, and non-profit groups with less than 20 employees. Here are the key provisions that landlords should be aware of:

• Notice requirements have increased for rent increases and termination notices.

• Operating expenses must be proportionally allocated, with detailed information available to tenants upon request.

• If a lease negotiation is conducted in a language other than English, the lease documents must be translated to that language.

To read the bill, the summary, and Q&A, please see https://www.aircre.com/key-2025-legislative-updates-ab-98-sb-1103-ab-2992/