The California Legislature passed Civil Code Section 1941.4 in the wake of telecommunications deregulation as a way to clarify the responsibilities of residential rental property owners for the telephone wiring…
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Tenants Privacy Interest: Files and Records Maintained by the Owner
Does a tenant have a right to privacy in the content of the tenant file containing financial and non-financial material maintained by a landlord? This overview addresses the issue of…
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Terminating the Tenancy: Notice Requirements
A landlord’s ability to terminate a month-to-month tenancy depends first and foremost on whether the tenancy in question is subject to a just cause law. Just cause laws require landlords…
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Third-Party Payment of Rent
California law requires a landlord to accept rent payments from a third party if that third party provides a signed acknowledgment.
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Tools and Equipment for Employees
Many employers, including rental property owners, require employees to utilize specified tools and equipment in the normal course of their employment. In rental housing, these types of requirements often include…
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Towing Vehicles from Residential Rental Property
An abandoned or unauthorized vehicle on residential rental property is a common problem for property owners and residents. Not only can these vehicles be unsightly, they often interfere with resident’s…
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Utility Service Bills: Tenant Responsibility
In 1996, the California Apartment Association sponsored legislation that was signed into law by the Governor. It prohibits a municipal corporation or a municipal utility district that owns or operates…
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Walk-Through Process
California law requires rental property owners to offer residents a walk-through of the unit no earlier than two weeks prior to the termination of the tenancy. This law does NOT…
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Water Submeters and Rental Property
Beginning January 1, 2018, all new multi-family construction (defined as two or more units) that apply to a water purveyor for water connection must include water submeters for each individual…
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Withholding Guidelines: In-State and Out-of-State Owners
California property management companies must withhold a portion of rent collected from California properties that are owned by their clients who reside outside of the state. This rule applies only…
