Last Updated:August 9, 2024byRoberto Valenzuela Under California law, if a written or oral agreement exists, or if payment is accepted as rent, landlords and tenants have automatic rights and responsibilities underCA Civil Code 1940-1954.06, such as the right to timely rent payments and a livab...
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Tenants rights attorney Ysabel Jurado held a significant lead over Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de León on Wednesday in the race to represent an Eastside district, according to partial returns. The bruising, yearlong contest pitted Jurado,...
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California Tenants: A Guide to Residential Tenants’ and Landlords’ Rights and Responsibilities Laws About Security Deposits Max Security Deposit Amount: (Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.5) Equal to 2 months rent for an unfurnished property Equal to 3 months rent for a furnished property Nonrefundable Sec...
Senate Bill 567 will require property owners or their family members to move into the property within 90 days and live there for at least 12 months when landlords make tenants move out so they can move in (April 1, 2024 bill goes into effect). ...
A Guide to Residential Tenants’ and Landlords’ Rights and Responsibilities(PDF) California Rental Details Security Deposit: Security Deposit Maximum:Two months rent for unfurnished dwellings; 3 months’ rent if furnished dwellings. (Civ. Code §§ 1950.5) ...
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On the issue of housing costs in California — the top concern among the state's voters in CBS News' Super Tuesday exit polls— Schiff has called for more homebuilding and for creating a federal renters' tax credit as well as a federal fund for legal action defending tenants' rights, am...