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AB 760

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2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tony Strickland and 1 co-sponsor

AB 760 exempts mobilehome park rents from state caps during declared emergencies, allowing landlords to increase charges above controlled limits when disaster strikes.

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Bill Summary · AB 760

Legislative bill overview

AB 760 expands exemptions to California's mobilehome park rent control laws to allow increased rents during declared emergencies. The bill passed the Assembly unanimously and is now in Senate committee for assignment, with recent hearings canceled at the author's request.

Why is this important

Mobilehome residents—often lower-income and elderly—depend on rent protections that cap annual increases. This bill could permit landlords to raise rents above normal limits during emergencies (fires, earthquakes, floods), potentially displacing vulnerable tenants during crises when housing options are most limited and financial resources are strained.

Potential points of contention

  • Defining "emergency": The bill's scope depends on whether emergencies are limited to formal disaster declarations or broader definitions, affecting how often exemptions apply
  • Tenant vulnerability: Mobilehome residents typically have limited mobility (homes are difficult to relocate), making them uniquely vulnerable to displacement from sudden rent increases
  • Economic burden timing: Emergencies often coincide with residents' greatest financial hardship, making rent increases potentially cruel and impractical rather than economically justified

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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