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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Although considered a liberal bastion, California is far less “tenant friendly” than its blue-state counterparts on the East Coast, a new study found. According to research co-authored by UC Irvine ...