AB 2582 will require landlords that have actual knowledge of substances, materials or products that may be environmental hazards in, on, or beneath the dwelling to give written notice to prospective tenants prior to the completion of a rental agreement. “Parents shouldn’t have to worry that they are unknowingly exposing their children to toxic chemicals, simply because they rent their homes rather than own them,” states Assemblywoman Lieber. “If landlords know of the existence of dangerous chemicals on the property, they should disclose what they know to their renters.” This bill ensures that disclosure notices for renters conform with those issued to prospective homebuyers.
AB 2583 will prohibit landlords from demanding unnecessary private or personal information from residents once they have moved into a rental unit. “Renters shouldn’t have to give up their right to privacy in exchange for the ability to continue to live in their homes,” asserts Lieber. “This bill balances the legitimate business needs of landlords with the privacy concerns of renters.” The bill includes civil penalties up to $500, as well as compensation for any actual damages that occur.
AB 2581 will clarify that mobilehome park-owners that fail to maintain their parks are still obligated to follow local park conversion processes set out in current law, if they want to close down or convert use of a mobilehome park. “The conversion process was designed to protect residents and help the community evaluate the impact of park closures” states Lieber, “These protections are completely undermined if park owners that have allowed their property to fall into disrepair are rewarded by being able to opt out of their responsibilities. To protect homeowners in our mobilehome parks and our local communities, this loophole must be closed.”
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