AB 380 would impose commercial rent control and eviction bans on leases—including those held by the State of California—during declared emergencies. It would override negotiated commercial agreements, interfere with business-to-business contracts, and saddle both public and private property owners with unrecoverable losses.

🔴 Override Business-to-Business Contracts: Would undermine private contracts, interfere with longstanding leasing practices, and would create serious fiscal risks for both private and public property owners.

🔴 Bans Evictions Even for Nonpayment: Prevents owners from recovering their space even when tenants aren’t paying rent—effectively mandating rent-free tenancy during crises.

🔴 Blocks Cost Recovery: Rent caps would prevent property owners from adjusting to skyrocketing insurance, taxes, or emergency maintenance costs—especially harmful for small and mid-sized operators.

🔴 Jeopardizes State Leases: Public agencies like the Department of General Services (DGS), which leases state-owned commercial property, would be forced to absorb tenant losses—putting taxpayer resources at risk.

🔴 Creates Long-Term Uncertainty: Authorizes local governments to extend restrictions indefinitely, chilling investment and slowing economic recovery.

Status: Despite strong opposition, AB 380 passed the Assembly on June 4. Thank you to everyone who contacted their representatives and took action to oppose this bill. Our coalition will be opposing AB 380 in the Senate and will be reaching out for member support. 

RESOURCES

Floor Alert

Coalition Letter

If you have any questions, contact Senior Director of Government Relations Skyler Wonnacott at swonnacott@cbpa.com.