๐ Tenant Resources
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Pre-Packaged Guides
Tenant Toolkits
Everything you need for common situations โ forms, scripts, timelines, and contacts in one place.
Eviction Defense Kit
Everything you need to fight an eviction โ from the moment you receive a notice through the court hearing.
- UD-105 Response Form (official CA court form)
- 10-day response deadline explainer
- Common eviction defenses checklist
- How to find free legal aid in your county
- What to bring to your court date
- Retaliation and habitability defense guide
Habitability Kit
Document the problem, notify your landlord correctly, and exercise your legal remedies.
- Written repair request letter template
- Photo documentation checklist
- Code enforcement complaint guide
- Repair-and-deduct step-by-step
- Rent withholding safety checklist
- Habitability lawsuit guide (small claims vs. superior court)
Deposit Recovery Kit
Get your security deposit back โ including the 2x bad faith penalty if your landlord acted wrongfully.
- Security deposit demand letter template
- Move-out documentation checklist
- Normal wear vs. damage reference guide
- Small claims court filing guide
- AB 12 (2024) deposit limit reference
- AB 2801 photo requirement explainer
Rent Increase Fight Kit
Verify if your increase is legal, dispute it in writing, and contact the right authorities.
- AB 1482 coverage checker guide
- Local rent board contact directory
- Rent increase dispute letter template
- How to file a rent board petition
- Illegal rent increase complaint process
- Rent rollback rights explainer
Harassment Response Kit
Stop illegal landlord behavior and document everything you need to sue for damages.
- Cease and desist letter template
- Incident log template (dates, times, witnesses)
- Illegal lockout emergency guide
- Utility shutoff rights and remedies
- How to call police for an illegal lockout
- Civil Code ยง1940.2 damages calculator guide
Move-In Protection Kit
Protect yourself from day one โ before you sign anything or hand over any money.
- Lease review checklist (illegal clauses)
- Move-in condition report template
- Photo documentation protocol
- Deposit receipt requirements guide
- AB 12 max deposit limits reference
- Red flags to look for before signing
Local Help
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All Resources by Urgency
Crisis โ Need Help Today
Tenants Together Hotline
Statewide tenant rights hotline
Legal Aid Foundation of LA
Free eviction defense, LA County
Bay Area Legal Aid
Free eviction defense, Bay Area
Inland Counties Legal Services
Riverside & San Bernardino counties
CRLA Farmworker Legal Aid
Rural & agricultural worker tenants
CA Courts Self-Help Center
UD forms, guides, self-help
UD-105 Response Form
Official Unlawful Detainer response form
Eviction Defense Network
Day-of-court help, Los Angeles
SF Eviction Defense Collaborative
Day-of-court help, San Francisco
Law Foundation of Silicon Valley
Free legal aid, Santa Clara County
Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Free civil legal aid, San Diego County
Need Help Soon
AB 1482 Coverage Checker
Does the statewide rent cap apply to your unit?
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CA Civil Rights Dept (CRD)
File housing discrimination complaints for free
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CA HCD โ Tenant Resources
State housing department tenant information
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CA Attorney General โ Renters
State AG office tenant rights resources
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LIHEAP Utility Assistance
Federal utility bill assistance for low-income tenants
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HUD Section 8 Locator
Find your local Housing Choice Voucher program
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CA State Bar Lawyer Referral
Find a verified tenant rights attorney near you
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HUD Fair Housing Complaint
File federal housing discrimination complaints
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CA Secretary of State โ Corp Search
Look up your landlord's business entity
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LA RSO Unit Lookup (ZIMAS)
Check if your LA unit is RSO-covered
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SF Rent Board
Free counseling & petitions for SF tenants
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Oakland Rent Adjustment Program
Free counseling for Oakland RSO tenants
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San Jose Rent Stabilization
Free counseling for San Jose RSO tenants
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Benefits.gov
Find all federal assistance programs you qualify for
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Know Your Rights โ Education
CA DCA Landlord-Tenant Guide
Official CA Dept of Consumer Affairs guide
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AB 1482 Full Text (Leginfo)
The complete Tenant Protection Act text
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Civil Code ยง1940โ1954 (Tenancy)
Core California residential tenancy statutes
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Tenants Together Know Your Rights
Plain-language guides for California tenants
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AB 12 โ New Deposit Limits (2024)
Security deposit capped at 1 month's rent
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AB 2801 โ Deposit Photo Requirements
New 2025 landlord photo documentation requirements
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AB 2347 โ 10-Day UD Response (2025)
Extended response time for eviction court summons
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SF Rent Ordinance Full Text
Administrative Code Chapter 37
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Oakland RSO โ City Code
Oakland Rent Adjustment Ordinance
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CA FEHA Housing Discrimination Guide
Fair Employment and Housing Act tenant protections
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Forms & Templates
UD-105 โ Unlawful Detainer Response
Official
Official form to respond to an eviction lawsuit
SC-100 โ Small Claims Complaint
Official
File a small claims case for deposit or damages
UD-100 โ Plaintiff's Complaint (UD)
Official
Understand what your landlord filed against you
CA Courts โ All Eviction Forms
Official
Complete list of all UD and housing court forms
CRD โ Housing Complaint Form
Official
File a housing discrimination complaint with the state
HUD โ Fair Housing Complaint Online
Official
File a federal housing discrimination complaint