With some exceptions, a landlord cannot prohibit a tenant from posting or displaying political signs that relate to any of the following: An election or legislative vote, including an election…
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Rental Agreements
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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…
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Military Personnel: Renting to Military Personnel
In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, thousands of American service men and women were called to active duty by…
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Lead Based Paint: Renovation and Repair
While there are some exceptions, just about everyone who does work on pre-1978 rental housing where lead paint is presumed to be present must provide specific disclosure pamphlets to tenants…
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Grills and Barbecues at Rental Property
Every three years, California cities update their building and fire safety codes. The California Building Standards Commission adopted most of the rules from the International Fire Code. The rules included…
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Foreign Language Rental Agreements and Leases
California’s growing population diversity presents some challenges for business owners who attempt to communicate with non-English speaking clients or customers. According to United States Census data, the top five languages…
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Disclosures: Lease and Rental Agreement: Rent Payments and Agents
California law requires rental property owners or their agents to provide to tenants specific information in the rental agreement (if no written agreement exists, the owner must still provide to…
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FAQs
How long should a rental property owner keep an application submitted by a prospective resident? How long should the application and rental agreement be saved after a resident moves out?
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Forms CA-094
Waterbed Addendum
This form provides special rules and regulations for the keeping of a waterbed on rental property, in accordance with state law. Do not complete this form without first reviewing the…
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Forms CA-091S
Unlawful Activity Addendum (Spanish)
This addendum outlines your rental community’s anti-drug and anti-crime policies and explains to the resident the repercussions of violating these policies (Spanish Version).
