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AB 2025

Tenancy: digitally altered images: disclosure.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Gail Pellerin

California bill requiring landlords to disclose digitally altered or AI-generated images in rental listings to protect tenants from misleading property advertisements.

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on P., D.T., & C.P. (Ayes 8. Noes 1.) (June 8). Re-referred to Com. on P., D.T., & C.P.
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Bill Summary · AB 2025

Legislative bill overview

AB 2025 would require landlords and property managers to disclose when rental listing images have been digitally altered, manipulated, or generated artificially. The bill establishes transparency requirements for online rental advertisements to help prospective tenants make informed decisions based on accurate property representations.

Why is this important

California's tight housing market and high rental costs make accurate property information critical for tenants evaluating limited options. Digitally enhanced or AI-generated images can mislead renters about actual conditions, layouts, or amenities, potentially leading to lease agreements based on false expectations and contributing to tenant disputes and dissatisfaction in an already strained rental market.

Potential points of contention

  • Enforcement challenges: Determining what constitutes impermissible "alteration" versus standard photography practices (lighting, angles, minor touch-ups) could create ambiguity and compliance difficulties
  • Industry burden: Real estate professionals may argue compliance costs and administrative requirements are excessive for what they view as standard marketing practices
  • Definitional scope: Unclear whether minor photo enhancements (filters, color correction, cropping) would trigger disclosure requirements, potentially capturing common industry practices and creating unintended compliance traps

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

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