How California Works

Shasta County fines Clear Creek Gun Club property $131K

See how Shasta County built the $131,444.70 grading total and what the parcel assessment hearing means.

Subletting Laws in California

California subletting turns on your lease; an unauthorized sublet is an at-fault just cause, and AB 1482 caps total sublease rent.

Santa Monica Rent Control and Tenant Rights

Santa Monica’s September 1, 2026 General Adjustment is 2.6%, capped at $70, and permanent relocation runs from $20,500 to $41,900.

San Jose Rent Control and Tenant Rights

San Jose ARO apartments built before September 7, 1979 are capped at 5% a year; most other rentals face the 8.6% state cap from...

San Francisco Tenant Rights and the Rent Board

San Francisco rent-controlled units can rise 1.6% for March 2026 to February 2027, and no-fault evictions owe $8,245 per tenant, up to $24,733.

San Diego Tenant Rights: Rent Increases, Just Cause and Relocation

San Diego has no rent control; the state cap is 8.2% from August 1, 2026, and city no-fault evictions owe two or three months’...

Oakland Rent Control and Tenant Rights

Rent-controlled Oakland units can go up 2.3% for August 2026 to July 2027, and owner move-in relocation starts at $8,293.13.

Can a Landlord Charge for Normal Wear and Tear in California?

California landlords cannot deduct ordinary wear and tear from a deposit, including wear from earlier tenancies, though the statute never defines the term.

Los Angeles Rent Control (RSO): The 2026 Guide for Tenants

Los Angeles RSO units can go up 3% for July 2026 to June 2027; non-RSO units usually face the 8.7% state cap from August...

Landlord Selling the House You Rent in California: Notice and Your Rights

A sale does not end a California tenancy; month-to-month tenants usually get 60 days’ notice, and a 30-day sale notice needs six conditions.

Is Renters Insurance Required in California?

California law does not require renters insurance, but a lease can; landlords may demand $100,000 of waterbed coverage and nothing extra for assistance animals.

Is My California Rental Exempt From the Rent Cap?

Six categories escape California’s rent cap, and a house or condo qualifies only if a non-corporate owner put the exact statutory notice in the...

How to Get Your Security Deposit Back in California, Step by Step

Eight steps from notice to vacate through the 48-hour inspection notice, the 21-day refund deadline and a small claims case of up to $12,500.

How Long Does an Eviction Take in California? The Full Timeline

Each step of a California eviction, from the 3-day notice and 10-court-day response to trial within 20 days and the sheriff’s 5-day notice.

The Ellis Act Explained for California Tenants

The Ellis Act lets owners leave the rental business, but in rent-controlled cities tenants get 120 days or a year, plus re-rental limits for...

Cash for Keys in California: Tenant Buyouts and Your Rights

State law sets no buyout procedure, but San Francisco, Los Angeles RSO units, Oakland and Santa Monica require disclosures and give tenants 25 to...

Can a Landlord Enter Without Notice in California? The 24-Hour Rule

California landlords need reasonable written notice to enter, with 24 hours presumed reasonable and six days if mailed, except in emergencies.

California Security Deposit Demand Letter: Free Template

When to send a deposit demand letter, what it should cite, how to deliver it and a free sample letter built on Civil Code...

California Security Deposit Deductions: What Landlords Can and Can’t Charge

A landlord can deduct only unpaid rent, damage beyond wear and tear, cleaning to move-in level and lease-authorized replacements, with receipts over $125.

California Roommate Rights When You’re Not on the Lease

A California roommate not on the lease is usually a subtenant, a lodger or an occupant, and each role carries different notice and eviction...

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