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Commonly Asked Questions about California Tenant Laws

Californias Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) provides basic protections for renters against extreme rent increases and unfair evictions. A new law (SB 567) makes important changes that take effect April 1, 2024. Read more about renters rights in California under this new law.
Federal and California laws prohibit housing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, familial status, disability, and other attributes. Landlords cannot treat you differently from the initial showing stage to lease signing, moving in, occupancy, and move out processes.
The TPA applies to most properties in California, but there are some exceptions including: properties that are less than 15 years old (unless a mobile home), some types of government-subsidized housing, or housing where rent is already limited to provide affordable housing to very low, low, and moderate-income
Under California law, residential tenants are protected from certain rent increases and may be protected from certain types of evictions. It is important to act quickly if your landlord serves you with an eviction notice, tells you to move out, increases your rent illegally, or if you know cannot afford your rent.
Security deposits: As of 2024, landlords can charge a security deposit of up to one months rent for any rental unit, ensuring protection against potential damages or unpaid rent. This amount is standardized for furnished and unfurnished units, with certain exceptions for small property owners.
No, single-family homes are exempt from AB 1482, unless they are owned by a real estate investment trust, a corporation or an LLC that includes a corporation as a member. Properties owned by a family trust are exempt.
A wave of new legislation strengthening tenant protections in California goes into effect in 2024. These laws limit evictions, cap security deposits, extend rent control, and make it easier for tenants to fight back against landlords trying to skirt housing regulations.