Kilroy Realty Corporation has invested heavily in campaigns opposing rent control and stronger tenant protections in California. The company has faced criticism for aligning its development agenda with policies that benefit corporate real estate holders over renters, while its CEO has publicly suggested shifting investment away from cities that push for stronger regulation on commercial development. Kilroy has also been the subject of ethics concerns in the past involving possible conflicts of interest tied to lobbying practices, and it has been involved in litigation over lease disputes with commercial tenants in the region.