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⚖ California Tenant Issues

Know your rights for every landlord-tenant situation — from eviction notices to mold, rent increases to harassment. Free guides updated for 2025.

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Eviction & Unlawful Detainer

Notice requirements, just cause eviction, retaliatory eviction, and fighting wrongful eviction in court.

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Habitability & Repairs

Landlord repair obligations, mold, bed bugs, lack of heat or water, and rent withholding rights.

Full Guide → 1 article
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Security Deposits

Maximum deposit limits, itemized deductions, return deadlines, and recovering wrongful withholdings.

Full Guide → 1 article
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Rent Control & AB 1482

Statewide rent cap rules, local ordinances, allowable increases, and rent stabilization protections.

Full Guide → 2 articles
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Housing Discrimination

FEHA protections, source of income discrimination, familial status, disability accommodations.

Full Guide → 1 article
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Landlord Harassment

Illegal lockouts, utility shutoffs, entry without notice, intimidation, and buyout harassment.

Full Guide → 1 article
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Lease & Rental Agreements

Lease terms, oral vs. written agreements, unauthorized changes, and illegal lease clauses.

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Rental Assistance

Emergency rental assistance programs, utility assistance, and tenant relief funds by county.

Full Guide → 2 articles

Tenant Rights Articles

In-depth guides to California tenant law, updated for 2025.