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New California Rental Laws in 2026: What Owners and Tenants Need to Know
Quick summary: Four things changed for California rentals in 2026. Landlords must now provide a working stove and refrigerator (AB 628). Security deposits paid electronically must be returned electronically on request (AB 414). Renters gained defined protections after natural disasters (SB 610). And in Los Angeles, the RSO rent formula was rewritten on July 1…
Read MoreCan My Landlord Raise My Rent $300? (California 2026 Answer)
Whether a $300 rent increase is legal in California depends on your cap: 8.0% for L.A.-area AB 1482 units (8.7% from Aug 1, 2026), 3% for City of L.A. RSO units. Do the math and know your notice rights.
Read More5 Ways Property Management Saves Los Angeles Owners Money
Owning a rental property in Los Angeles should build your wealth — not become a second job that quietly drains it. Yet many owners lose money every year without realizing it: to extended vacancies, marked-up repairs, avoidable rent-control penalties, and high tenant turnover. Good property management isn’t a cost; done right, it pays for itself.…
Read MoreDo Landlords Have to Accept Section 8 in California? (2026 Guide)
Short answer: Yes. Since January 1, 2020, California landlords are legally required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. Refusing to rent to an applicant solely because they use a voucher is unlawful source-of-income discrimination under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). For broader context, see our guide to premier property management in the…
Read MoreA Tenant’s Guide: How Long Do Landlords Have to Fix Problems in California?
Do you find yourself wondering what rights you have and how you can address these issues effectively?
Read MoreHow Much Can a Landlord Charge for Damages in California?
Chipped a countertop, a wine stain on the carpet, a nail hole in the wall — it happens in nearly every rental. The real question for owners and tenants alike is where the line sits: what can a landlord legally charge a tenant for, and what has to be absorbed as ordinary wear and tear?…
Read MoreWhen Does A Landlord Have To Pay For A Hotel Room For A Tenant In California?
A pipe bursts, a fire damages the building, or a major renovation makes a unit unlivable — and the tenant has to move out while it’s fixed. Who pays for the hotel? Many tenants assume the landlord does automatically; many owners assume their insurance covers it. Both are often wrong. The short answer: California has…
Read MoreHow Often Can Landlords Raise Rent in California in 2026?
For owners and renters alike, rent increases in California come with a web of rules — and in Los Angeles, those rules just changed in a big way for 2026. So how often can a landlord actually raise the rent, and by how much? The short version: in rent-controlled and AB 1482-covered housing, a landlord…
Read MoreHow Often Do Landlords Have to Paint in California?
Are you a tenant who has noticed the paint on your walls deteriorating, becoming an eyesore in your rental home? Or maybe, you are a new landlord and are curious about how frequently you should paint your rental property to keep it in excellent shape. In this article, we will discuss how often should landlords…
Read MoreWhat Landlords Should Know: Breaking a Lease Los Angeles
The upcoming rent increase changes set to take effect on 31 January 2024, after four years of no increases under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO), are bound to bring about some difficulties for tenants and landlords with regard to lease agreements. This article aims to provide landlords with valuable insights into one specific aspect of…
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