California Landlord-Tenant Law: Owning and Managing Rental Property
Want to make sure you’re on top of the laws affecting California landlords? Learn about the legal and practical aspects of California landlord-tenant law here--from choosing tenants and preparing a lease to returning security deposits and ending a tenancy.
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What Disclosures Do Landlords in California Need to Give Tenants?
California landlords must make a number of disclosures to tenants.
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Tenant's Right to Break a Rental Lease in California
Learn when and how tenants may legally break a lease in California and how to limit liability for rent through the end of the lease term.
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Updates on California Rent Control Laws
January 4, 2019. This update contains a chart detailing California county and city rent control laws.
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California Security Deposit Limits and Deadlines
A breakdown of California landlord-tenant laws on security deposits.
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California Landlord's Guide to Security Deposit Disputes in Small Claims Court
Learn how to defend yourself in small claims court in California if a tenant sues you for the security deposit.
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Eviction Notices for Nonpayment of Rent in California
Landlords can choose to evict a tenant who fails to pay rent in California. Here’s how.
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Statewide Rent Control Has Arrived: California’s Tenant Protection Act of 2019
Starting in 2020, most residential tenancies in California will be covered by some form of rent and eviction control. Read on to learn more.
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Updates on California Rent Control Laws
January 4, 2019. This update contains a chart detailing California county and city rent control laws.
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California Tenant Rights to Withhold Rent or “Repair and Deduct”
Find out when and how to pay less rent in California when your landlord fails to fix major problems in your rental unit.
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