California Compliance
California Landlord Compliance Guides
California has some of the most complex landlord-tenant laws in the country — and they change every year. These guides cover rent caps, security deposits, habitability requirements, eviction procedures, screening rules, and the 2026 law changes every self-managing landlord needs to know.
Compliance Guides
AB 1482 California Rent Cap Guide for Landlords
Understand which properties are covered under AB 1482, how the 5% + CPI annual rent increase cap works, and what exemptions apply to single-family homes and condos.
California Security Deposit Laws 2026
The 2024 law change capped security deposits at one month’s rent for most landlords. This guide covers the new limits, itemization deadlines, and how to avoid costly deposit disputes.
California Security Deposit Laws: Everything Landlords Must Know
A comprehensive deep-dive into California security deposit rules — collection limits, allowable deductions, itemized statement requirements, and what happens when landlords miss deadlines.
California Warranty of Habitability Guide
California law requires landlords to maintain habitable conditions at all times. Learn the specific standards, repair timelines, tenant remedies like rent withholding, and how to document compliance.
California Rent Increase Notice Requirements 2026
Whether you’re raising rent by 5% or 30%, California requires different notice periods. This guide explains 30-day vs. 90-day notice rules, proper service methods, and how to avoid invalid notices.
California Landlord-Tenant Law Changes 2026
Every year Sacramento passes new landlord-tenant legislation. This guide summarizes every 2026 law change that affects self-managing landlords in California, from SB and AB bills to local ordinance expansions.
California Eviction Process 2026
A step-by-step guide to the unlawful detainer process in California — valid notice types, just-cause requirements under AB 1482, service rules, court filing, and what to do if a tenant contests the eviction.
California Tenant Screening Laws 2026
California limits what landlords can consider during screening. Learn the income ratio rules, application fee caps, adverse action notice requirements, and fair housing obligations that apply to every rental.
California Landlord Repair and Maintenance Laws 2026
California landlords must respond to repair requests within specific timeframes. This guide covers the repair-and-deduct remedy, emergency vs. non-emergency timelines, and documentation best practices.
Related Tools
AB 1482 Rent Increase Calculator
Calculate the maximum allowable rent increase for your property under AB 1482 using the current CPI figures for your region.
California Landlord Compliance Checklist
A printable checklist covering every disclosure, notice, and maintenance obligation California landlords must meet at lease signing and throughout the tenancy.
Free Compliance Check
Answer a few questions about your rental and get a personalized compliance score showing which California requirements you may be missing.
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