Is corporate housing a tenancy?

Most corporate-housing stays are 30+ days, which creates tenancy. Same §1946 notice and §1161 UD framework as any other residential tenancy. Furniture and services don't change the legal classification.

Stays under 30 days = transient, TOT applies. Stays of 30+ days = tenancy, no TOT. Most cities draw the line at 30 consecutive days. Bookings structured as 30+ days have a clear no-TOT footing — confirm with local tax authority.

Who's the tenant — the company or the individual?

Lease can name the company as tenant (corporate guarantor) and individual as authorized occupant, or individual as tenant with company as guarantor. Structure matters for rent-collection, screening, and just-cause analysis. Most corporate-housing operators use a corporate-lease model.

What about just-cause and AB 1482?

Corporate-housing tenants under AB 1482 may be subject to standard rent-cap and just-cause if the unit and tenant qualify. Some furnished short-stay scenarios fall under exemptions or below the 12-month-tenancy threshold for just-cause to attach. Read the statute against your specific structure.

What about lease length?

Common corporate-housing terms are 30-day, 60-day, 90-day, month-to-month. Month-to-month gives flexibility for both sides. Termination follows §1946 notice rules from the date of termination intent.

30+ days · Corporate tenant · AB 1482

Corporate housing. Furnished + 30 days = tenancy.

Most corporate-housing stays cross the 30-day tenancy line. Furniture doesn't change legal classification. Corporate-tenant structure simplifies rent collection. AB 1482 may apply.

TL;DR

30+ days = tenancy, no TOT. Under 30 = transient + TOT. Corporate lease with individual occupant is the typical structure. AB 1482 may apply; check the specific facts. Month-to-month gives flexibility.

Short-Term Rentals
Transient vs Tenant

Common questions — corporate housing

Tenancy?

Yes if 30+ days.

TOT?

Under 30 days only.

Who's the tenant?

Usually company; individual as occupant.

AB 1482?

May apply; check facts.

Lease length?

30/60/90 days or month-to-month.