Bill > AB1414

This bill requires landlords to allow tenants to opt out of mandatory internet service provider (ISP) subscriptions in residential tenancies starting January 1, 2026. Specifically, if a landlord offers a bundled internet service through a third-party provider as part of the rental agreement, tenants must be given the choice to decline this service without penalty. If a landlord forces a tenant to pay for such a subscription or retaliates against the tenant for opting out, the tenant can deduct the cost of the subscription from their rent. The bill does not prevent landlords from offering bulk-billing arrangements for internet services, but ensures tenants have the freedom to choose whether they want to participate. The legislation extends existing tenant protection laws by giving renters more control over additional services connected to their tenancy and protecting them from potential retaliation for exercising this new right. The bill applies to all residential tenancies that are month-to-month or on another periodic basis, providing a standard approach to internet service options for renters across different types of residential agreements.

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https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1414