The California Assembly Judiciary Committee approved a bill on Tuesday that proposes new regulations on how landlords manage security deposits, while also aiming to implement new limits on tenant screening…
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A bill recently introduced in California aims to change existing laws regarding tenant security deposits and screening fees. AB 2785 by Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson, D-Suisun City, introduces two key…
Each year, state law allows for a calculated increase in the amount collected from a rental property owner or their agent from a tenant-applicant to cover the cost of credit…
Starting Jan. 1, 2024, California landlords will have the option to provide receipts for tenant screening fees via email, but only if both landlord and applicant agree to it first.…
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A state Senate bill introduced this year would prohibit most California landlords from using criminal background checks as part of the tenant screening process. The legislation, SB 460 by Sen.…
A newly introduced bill would limit a landlord’s use of credit reports when screening prospective tenants with Section 8 housing vouchers or other government rent subsidies. The bill, SB 267…
Amid opposition from the California Apartment Association, a state Assemblywoman has withdrawn a pair of bills that together would have placed new limits on tenant screening fees and required that…
Gov. Newsom has signed a bill allowing prospective tenants to submit reusable credit reports while applying for rental housing, although it’s up to landlords whether to accept them. The legislation,…
An Assembly bill sent to the governor’s desk aims to eliminate the need for prospective tenants to pay for separate credit checks every time they apply for a rental. Under…