Commercial tenants typically lack the same rights and protections as residential tenants, and most BIPOC- and immigrant-owned small businesses rent rather than own their space. Small business tenants often operate in a precarious position due to unpredictable rent hikes and evictions, unregulated fees, landlord harassment, lack of legal education and assistance, and unexpected disruptions to their operation, including forced relocation due to redevelopment or sale of their building. Commercial tenant protections reduce the risk of small business displacement by addressing these challenges and providing stability.