SB 1155: Nonpayment of rent: federal employees: government shutdown.

<p>This bill adds section 1946.4 to the Civil Code, providing protections for tenants employed by the federal government or federal contractors during a government shutdown. It prohibits landlords from evicting such tenants for nonpayment of rent or late fees for the duration of the shutdown and 30 days after. Tenants must provide documentation proving their employment status and income impact due to the shutdown.</p> <p>The bill requires courts to stay any pending eviction actions against these tenants during this period. Deferred rent is due within 30 days of receiving a full paycheck with retroactive backpay. Violations can result in civil penalties up to $2,000, and tenants may use noncompliance as an affirmative defense in unlawful detainer actions based on nonpayment of rent or fees.</p> <p>The Judicial Council is required to adopt necessary forms for implementing these provisions…