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CA AB2025: Tenancy: digitally altered images: disclosure.

Enacted California · 2025–2026 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

AB2025 · where it stands

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In one paragraph

AB 2025 added Civil Code Section 1940.11 and amended Business and Professions Code Section 10140.8. A person who includes a digitally altered image (an image altered through photo editing software or artificial intelligence to add, remove, or change elements), in an advertisement or promotional material for rental of real property must include a disclosure and, in most cases, provide the unaltered image. The requirement does not apply to renderings not originally created with a capture device. Violations by real estate licensees are violations of the Real Estate Law. It extends the 2025 sale-listing rule (AB 723) to rentals.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

Landlords, property managers, and listing platforms must label AI-edited rental photos and keep originals available.

Key provisions

  1. Civil Code Section 1940.11; B&P Code Section 10140.8
  2. Disclosure for digitally altered images in rental ads
  3. Unaltered image must also be provided, with exceptions for renderings
  4. Violations by licensees enforceable under the Real Estate Law

Latest legislative action

Sep 27, 2026. Approved by the Governor September 27, 2026. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 572, Statutes of 2026.

Topics and industries

Related topics

AI Transparency

Affected industries

Real EstateHousing

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Related AI laws in California

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AB 723 Real estate: digitally altered images: disclosure. SB253 State Bar of California. AB2905 Telecommunications: automatic dialing-announcing devices: artificial voices. SB1398 Vehicles: consumer notices. SB 1050 False advertising: synthetic performers. SB574 Attorneys, arbitrators, judicial officers, and alternative resolution providers.

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