California law requires landlords to allow residents to store/charge personal micromobility devices, such as ebikes, in the unit, or a designated storage areas subject to certain limitations.
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Personal Micromobility Devices at Residential Rental Properties
Recent fires caused by the charging of lithium-ion batteries have caused some landlords to prohibit the charging of personal micromobility devices such as e-bikes and scooters at the property. The…
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Pesticides: Notifying Tenants When Spraying Pesticides
Since 1984, California law has required pest control companies to provide notice to landlords and residents when applying pesticides at the property. If the landlord has contracted with a pest…
Forms CA-080
Pet Addendum
DO NOT USE THIS FORM if the animal is being requested as a reasonable accommodation for a disability. Use Form CA-062 – Assistive Animal Policy Addendum as the addendum after…
Forms CA-080S
Pet Addendum (Spanish)
DO NOT USE THIS FORM if the animal is being requested as a reasonable accommodation for a disability. Use Form CA-062 – Assistive Animal Policy Addendum as the addendum after…
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Pets in Low-Income Housing
SB 971, signed by Gov. Newsom on September 2, 2022, requires all low-income housing funded in part or in whole on or after January 1, 2023, by the California Department…
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Playgrounds at Residential Rental Property
The Governor signed SB 2733 (1990) requires the Department of Health Services to adopt regulations for the design, installation, inspection, maintenance, supervision, and training of personnel involved in the design,…
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Plumbing Fixtures: Retrofits
The Legislature has proactively initiated water conservation measures for residential housing. SB 407 (Padilla), signed by the Governor in September of 2009, institutes specific time frames for which residential properties…
Forms CA-081
Political Signs Addendum
Allows an owner to restrict the size and location of political signs on residential rental property. Do not complete this form without first reviewing the instruction sheet.
Forms CA-081S
Political Signs Addendum (Spanish)
Allows an owner to restrict the size and location of political signs on residential rental property. (Spanish Version) Do not complete this form without first reviewing the instruction sheet.