CA SB1473

Increases notice period for tenants in foreclosed rental properties from 60 to 90 days before eviction, and requires new owners to honor fixed-term leases unless they will occupy the property as primary residence or other limited circumstances apply.

Requires the Department of Consumer Affairs to provide translations of the foreclosure notice to tenants in specified languages, with amendments becoming operative March 1, 2013 or 60 days after posting translated notice, whichever is later.

Allows tenants and subtenants in foreclosure-related unlawful detainer actions to file prejudgment claims of right to possession and object to judgment enforcement regardless of whether they were served with such a claim.

Makes it an infraction to tear down posted foreclosure notices within 72 hours, subject to a $100 fine.

Extends all provisions through December 31, 2019, unless a later statute extends or deletes that date.