7 California renter laws you should know: From security deposit caps to repairs
California renters should be aware of laws impacting their rights, such as the security deposit cap limiting deposits to one month’s rent. Other laws include rules about how high a landlord can raise your rent, overdue payments and repairs.
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No. 1: How much can landlords charge for security deposits? New California law creates limits
Does the new law apply to previous lease agreements? | Published June 24, 2024 | Read Full Story by Angela Rodriguez
No. 2: How much can my landlord raise my rent? Am I being overcharged? Know these California laws
A Sacramento Bee reader reached out to us frustrated about her monthly rent obligations. | Published April 23, 2024 | Read Full Story by Brianna Taylor
No. 3: How late can I pay my rent in California? Is there a grace period? Here’s what expert says
Can a landlord evict a tenant if their rent payment is two days late? | Published July 11, 2024 | Read Full Story by Angela Rodriguez
No. 4: Can a landlord renovate your rental while you’re still living there? What California law says
When are property owners allowed to evict tenants for repairs? | Published July 29, 2024 | Read Full Story by Angela Rodriguez
No. 5: How long can landlords legally take to make repairs? Here’s what a Sacramento attorney says
A Sacramento woman died in her apartment due to a broken heater last year. | Published April 24, 2024 | Read Full Story by Hanh Truong
No. 6: What repairs can California landlords take out of your security deposit? What the law says
And what’s considered “normal wear and tear?” | Published May 30, 2024 | Read Full Story by Angela Rodriguez
No. 7: Can I update my rental unit without my landlord’s consent? What California law requires
Thinking of making an improvement to your rental unit? Here’s what you should know. | Published January 27, 2024 | Read Full Story by Angela Rodriguez
This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.
This story was originally published September 25, 2024 at 12:57 PM.