CA AB2565

Requires landlords to approve written requests from tenants to install electric vehicle charging stations at assigned parking spaces for leases executed, renewed, or extended on or after July 1, 2015, provided the installation complies with applicable laws and the landlord's approval process.

Exempts residential properties with fewer than 5 parking spaces, properties already with charging stations at 10% or greater ratio, properties without provided parking, and rent-controlled dwellings.

Requires tenants to maintain $1,000,000 general liability insurance naming the landlord as an additional insured, pay all installation and infrastructure costs, pay electrical usage fees, and comply with landlord standards for installation, maintenance, and removal.

Voids lease terms in commercial property leases renewed or extended on or after January 1, 2015, that prohibit or unreasonably restrict electric vehicle charging station installation, except where stations already exist at 2 per 100 parking spaces or properties have fewer than 50 parking spaces.

Requires commercial landlords to approve tenant installation requests if tenants comply with reasonable standards, use licensed contractors, provide insurance certificates within 14 days, and assume responsibility for all associated costs and maintenance.