January 1, 2026 is important—but the tenancy timeline still matters.
Understand the January 1, 2026 timing language in California Civil Code section 1942.8 for commenced, renewed and periodic residential tenancies.
Separate the question of whether a qualifying charge can be opted out from the question of whether another ISP can actually serve the apartment. AB 1414 does not itself create network availability.
Why January 1, 2026 matters
The enacted statute applies to residential tenancies commenced, renewed, or continuing on a month-to-month or other periodic basis on or after January 1, 2026. The exact lease history therefore matters when researching how the statute may relate to a particular charge.
Keep the documents
Lease commencement dates, renewal agreements, periodic-tenancy status and written internet addenda can all help establish the relevant timeline.
Terms you may see
- Bulk internet or bulk billing
- Technology package
- Managed Wi-Fi
- Community or resident internet
- Amenity or technology fee
- Bundled communications services
Connect Point ISP provides general educational and service-availability research, not legal advice. Verify the current statute and your own documents. Exact provider availability should be checked at the specific address or unit.