California landlord guides
Each guide starts with the short answer, explains the details in plain English, and links to the statute or agency page behind every rule.
AB 1482 rent cap & just cause
The statewide cap (5% + local CPI, never above 10%), who is exempt, just-cause reasons and relocation payments.
Read the guideSecurity deposits
The one-month limit, allowed deductions, photo requirements, the 21-day return deadline and penalties.
Read the guideNotices: rent increases & terminations
30/90-day rent increase notices, 30/60-day termination notices, 3-day notices and how to serve them.
Read the guideHabitability & repairs
The legal standards for a habitable rental, stove and refrigerator rules (2026) and repair-and-deduct.
Read the guideNew laws: 2026–2027
Dated timeline: what took effect in 2026 and what starts January 1 and April 1, 2027.
Read the guideMaximum Rent Increase Wizard
Step-by-step: find the legal maximum, the notice period, and whether an emergency price cap applies.
Open the wizardState forms & disclosures
When each California and federal disclosure is required — with links to the official source and the legal cite.
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