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California Landlord Compliance Checklist

Every legal requirement California landlords need to stay compliant in 2026. AB 1482 rent caps, security deposits, required disclosures, habitability, fair housing, and more.

What’s in the checklist

AB 1482 Rent Caps

How to calculate your max allowable increase, notice requirements, and exemptions.

Security Deposit Rules

New AB 12 limits, 21-day return deadline, itemization requirements.

Required Disclosures (22 tracked)

Every disclosure you must provide before or at lease signing — lead paint, mold, Megan’s Law, and more.

Habitability Standards

10-point checklist for Civil Code 1941 compliance — plumbing, heating, safety devices.

Just Cause Eviction

At-fault vs. no-fault rules, relocation assistance, proper notice forms.

Fair Housing & Annual Tasks

Protected classes, Section 8 acceptance, and your recurring compliance calendar.

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50+ compliance items every California landlord should verify. Printable, with checkboxes.

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