California Security Deposit Laws
California landlords have a right to charge their tenants security deposits in their rental agreements. A security deposit is intended to serve as financial cushions against certain liabilities that a landlord may incur when renting out a rental property. However, managing security deposits can be a challenge. There are security deposit laws in California that every landlord must abide by. If you’re renting your home for the first time, or simply want to familiarize yourself with California security deposit laws, here are the specific rules y…
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California Rental Laws - An Overview of Landlord Tenant Rights in California
To be a successful landlord, you need to familiarize yourself with landlord-tenant laws (CA Civil Code 1940-1954.05). The code specifies what rights and obligations each landlord and tenant has, as well as important rules and regulations California landlords must abide by. The code becomes effective once a lease has been established. In the state of California, a lease exists when there is either an oral agreement or a written document. The following is everything landlords should know about California's landlord-tenant laws. Required Landlor…
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