Nearly seven years after the Tubbs Fire, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved stronger tenant protections during natural disasters, marking a significant shift in rental laws.
The fire's devastation led to a 'first-in-the-nation' initiative, with advocates highlighting the historical impact of the Tubbs Fire and the COVID-19 pandemic on tenant protections.
The new rules require landlords to either permanently remove the property from the rental market or prove the tenant is a health or safety threat during declared disasters.
In Sonoma County, where nearly 40% of households are renters, the updated laws align with broader state standards, reflecting a growing trend toward improving tenant rights.
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