Landlords
An owner of property who leases some or all of it to another person.
What is a landlord?
Money provided to the landlord to hold in the case of damage to the property or missed rent.
What is a deposit?
The Fair Housing Act and the Fair Employment and Housing Act.
What are the key federal and California housing rights laws?
Vacancy control, vacancy decontrol, and price ceilings are all forms of this tenant protection method.
What is rent control?
Paying rent and avoiding damage to the property.
What are a renter's duties to their landlord?
21 days from the date of move out or notice to vacate.
How long does the landlord have to return the security deposit?
These things may not be asked about when providing housing and/or mentioned in a published advertisement for vacancy.
What are protected characteristics under fair housing laws?
When a group of tenants organize to protect their shared interests, lobby, and educate.
What is a tenants union?
Delivery of the premises, quiet enjoyment, and tentantable conditions.
What does a landlord have to provide their tenant?
Past-due rent; the cost of repairing damage caused by tenants; the cost of cleaning the property; and the cost of replacing or restoring the landlord’s personal property if stated in the rental agreement.
What expenses may a landlord use the security deposit for?
An adjustment to a rule or practice to make housing fair and accessible for people with disabilities.
What is a reasonable accommodation?
Rent control, union protections, strict notice requirements, and security deposit protections, to name a few.
What are examples of pro-tenant policies?
Name 5 things that are categorically required to make a living space tenantable under CA law.
One of these entities is subject is to rent control laws and the other is not.
What is the difference between corporate and "mom and pop" landlords?
The most significant difference between items categorized as "rent," "fees," and "deposits."
What is refundability?
Options include filing a complaint with the appropriate agency (i.e.: HUD) or filing a lawsuit.
How can I enforce my right to be free from discrimination in housing?
Price gouging, “substantial” renovations, unreasonable fees or rent, unreasonable restrictions, for example.
What are examples of anti-tenant practices?