The ACLU Foundation of Northern California and two partner law firms filed a lawsuit against major landlord Equity ...

Sixty new housing laws will go into effect in California this year, including several that apply to renters and landlords, placing new rules on evictions, security deposits and “junk fees.” And while ...

No tenant ever wants to receive notice that their landlord is increasing their rent—especially when they’re living through the worst possible scenario. After countless California residents lost their ...

On September 30, 2024, Governor Newsom approved California Senate Bill No. 1103, which extends certain rights previously reserved for residential tenants to “qualified commercial tenants,” which ...

If you move out of a California rental, can a landlord deduct money from your security deposit for damage caused by normal wear and tear? Here’s what our journalists with How To California — a new ...

The curated articles examine recent changes in California's rental laws concerning security deposits, pet policies, and tenant rights during renovations. Each story captures legislative shifts ...

Two new laws go into effect on January 1, 2025, which will impact how commercial landlords manage their properties, as well as the timeline for unlawful detainer (eviction) cases. In late September ...

Bidding wars might be common for competing home buyers, but San Francisco’s rental market has gotten so competitive that one ...

Landlords cannot simply decide to shorten your notice period because it’s convenient for them or a new buyer. If your ...

Many states have laws that ensure the basic habitability of rental properties. California has recently passed a law that ...