Following the Eaton and Palisades fires in Los Angeles in 2025, the California Legislature enacted SB 610, which imposes new requirements on residential landlords related to habitability, a tenant’s right…
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Screening Potential Tenants: Using Consumer Reports
Prior to offering residential property for rent, every landlord should develop written screening criteria that will be applied consistently to all applicants. Criteria may include minimum income requirements, credit, tenancy…
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Screening: Establishing Criteria
Prior to offering residential property for rent, every owner and manager should develop written screening criteria that will be applied consistently to all applicants. Criteria should include minimum income requirements, credit, employment,…
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Screening: Fees
When prospective residents apply for rental housing, they may be asked by the owner of the property to cover the cost of any credit reports and other available rental history…
Forms CA-293
Security Deposit Disposition Return Agreement
This forms allows the Landlord and Resident to agree to (1) return of the security deposit by electronic funds transfer and/or (2) provision of the itemized disposition statement by email.…
Forms CA-293S
Security Deposit Disposition Return Agreement (Spanish)
This forms allows the Landlord and Resident to agree to (1) return of the security deposit by electronic funds transfer and/or (2) provision of the itemized disposition statement by email.…
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Security Deposits: Collection and Return
One of the most common disputes between a landlord and a tenant is the disposition of a tenant’s security deposit. The law is clear on the amount of money a…
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Service and Support Animals: Accommodating Persons with Disabilities
Many landlords protect their investment by prohibiting all or certain types of pets on the property due to concern over potential injuries caused by the pet or damage costs that…
Forms CA-212
Service Animal Policy Addendum
The purpose of this Addendum is to: (1) have a Resident who has represented an animal to be a service animal, or service animal in training, certify that the animal…
Forms CA-212S
Service Animal Policy Addendum (Spanish)
The purpose of this Addendum is to: (1) have a Resident who has represented an animal to be a service animal, or service animal in training, certify that the animal…
