California Landlord Compliance
Everything you're responsible for as a landlord in California
Rent control, just-cause eviction, deposits, entry, repairs and recordkeeping, written for people who own or manage a few units, checked against the official sources, and kept current when the rules move.
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Essential local guides
If you're new to owning here, these five cover most of what will come up in your first year.
View All GuidesCalifornia: Photos required to support deposit deductions
California landlords now need photographic proof at three specific points in a tenancy before they can safely deduct from a security deposit. The requirement didn't arrive all at once, and the two phase dates trip people up because they cover different things.
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California: Working stove and refrigerator now required
Starting January 1, 2026, a California rental unit generally isn't legally habitable without a working stove and refrigerator. That wasn't true before. Here's exactly what the law requires, the 30-day clock that makes recalls a real compliance risk, and which properties are exempt.
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California Sublease Agreement Guide and Template
Sublease safely in California's pricey market! Learn about required landlord consent, security deposit limits, and vital legal clauses.
Guide
7 min
California HOA Rules Every Homeowner Should Know
Know your rights! Master California’s HOA laws, from the $100 fine cap under AB 130 to mandatory rules on parking, pets, and solar panels.
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7 min
Cost to Evict a Tenant in California | Fees, Process, and Timelines
Navigating California evictions? Learn about filing fees, attorney costs, and how to avoid the legal errors that can spike your total expenses.
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7 min
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California: Working stove and refrigerator now required Starting January 1, 2026, a California rental unit generally isn't legally habitable without a working stove and refrigerator. That wasn't true before. Here's exactly what the law requires, the 30-day clock that makes recalls a real compliance risk, and which properties are exempt. | Guides | Screen an applicant | Sep 16, 2026 |
Tenant Screening California | Laws You Should Know This guide provides clear answers to your most pressing tenant screening questions in California. We’ll walk you through the key legal requirements and show you how to conduct a compliant, transparent screening process that helps you find trustworthy tenants while staying on the right side of the law. | Guides | Screen an applicant | Dec 2, 2025 |
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Rent increase dates and notice
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Move-in and move-out photos
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Records kept per unit, per tenancy
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Repair requests and responses
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Maintenance log with timestamps
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