Know Your Rights: Tenant
Know your rights as a California Tenant. This resource discusses allowable rent increases, health and safety issues, and when landlords can remove their tenants from housing.
PILP Public Benefits Advocate's Guides
Advocate's Guides to the Housing and Disability Advocacy Program, CalWORKs Homeless Assistance, and CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HDAP, HA, and HSP). The guides including program information, practical tips, and client fliers to improve access to and awareness of these programs.
Tenant Rights for Undocumented Californians
This resource provides know-your-rights (KYR) information for undocumented individuals regarding housing rights. It outlines protections against discrimination and eviction, as well as steps to take if one's rights are violated. It may also cover resources and support for those navigating housing issues.
PILP Public Benefits Advocate's Guides
Advocate's Guides to the Housing and Disability Advocacy Program, CalWORKs Homeless Assistance, and CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HDAP, HA, and HSP). The guides including program information, practical tips, and client fliers to improve access to and awareness of these programs.
PILP Public Benefits Advocate's Guides
Advocate's Guides to the Housing and Disability Advocacy Program, CalWORKs Homeless Assistance, and CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HDAP, HA, and HSP). The guides including program information, practical tips, and client fliers to improve access to and awareness of these programs.
San Francisco Tenants Union
This organization provides counseling services to tenants in San Francisco. Their page contains general information about San Francisco Tenants Rights including: Rent Control Evictions Airbnb and Short-Term Rentals Buyouts Condo and TIC Conversions Habitability and Repairs Harassment by Landlord Roommates Sale of Buildings Security Deposits Squatting (Homes Not Jails)
Eviction - The Legal Process
This resource provides general instructions regarding the eviction process inside or outside the court.
If You Are a Tenant and Your Landlord Wants to Evict You
This resource will help you understand your responsibilities as the tenant in case your landlord has started the eviction process.
Eviction - The Legal Process
This resource provides general instructions regarding the eviction process inside or outside the court.
If You Are a Tenant and Your Landlord Wants to Evict You
This resource will help you understand your responsibilities as the tenant in case your landlord has started the eviction process.
Tenant Protection Act - Landlords and Property Managers
Quick Reference Guide for Landlords and Property Managers
Rent Control in Santa Monica
The law limits excessive rent, reasons for evictions, and rent increases.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
ADR Types and Benefits. The Judicial Council of California has created a video series with descriptions of different kinds of dispute resolution and where each might be helpful.
Eviction Cases Video in English, Spanish, Chinese , Korean, Vietnamese, and Russian
This video clip provides information regarding the options available to resolve disputes between landlords and tenants. The video clip consists of five chapters organized in an automatic playlist.
Eviction Response Tool
This webpage walks you through preparing an Answer in your eviction case. To file, go to your court as soon as possible. This website is a free public tool that will help you fill out the Answer paperwork. It will also submit your Answer to the court if you are low-income and qualify for a court “fee waiver.” Seek the advice of an attorney as soon as possible!
Eviction - The Legal Process
This resource provides general instructions regarding the eviction process inside or outside the court.
A Guide To Residential Tenants' and Landlords' Rights and Responsibilities
A general guide to the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords, including repairs, leases, evictions and much more
Know Your Rights as a California Tenant: Evictions
As a tenant, knowing your rights is critical. You may be protected from certain types of evictions, and you may be able to prevent an eviction by fixing the issue identified in an eviction notice. Act quickly—do not ignore notices or court papers, and seek legal help as soon as possible. Evictions can move fast, and you could lose a court case automatically if you take too long to act. Seek advice from an attorney to find out how these rights apply in your situation!
Know Your Rights! California’s New Housing Law: Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482)
This resource contains information about tenants' rights, rent increases, and just cause for evictions. Note that some rent increases are allowed under the Tenant Protection Act.
Know Your Rights: Eviction
This resource explains your rights if you are getting evicted or up for eviction.
Know Your Rights: Tenant
Know your rights as a California Tenant. This resource discusses allowable rent increases, health and safety issues, and when landlords can remove their tenants from housing.
PILP Public Benefits Advocate's Guides
Advocate's Guides to the Housing and Disability Advocacy Program, CalWORKs Homeless Assistance, and CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HDAP, HA, and HSP). The guides including program information, practical tips, and client fliers to improve access to and awareness of these programs.
Rent Control in Santa Monica
The law limits excessive rent, reasons for evictions, and rent increases.
San Francisco Tenants Union
This organization provides counseling services to tenants in San Francisco. Their page contains general information about San Francisco Tenants Rights including: Rent Control Evictions Airbnb and Short-Term Rentals Buyouts Condo and TIC Conversions Habitability and Repairs Harassment by Landlord Roommates Sale of Buildings Security Deposits Squatting (Homes Not Jails)
Tenant Protection Act - Landlords and Property Managers
Quick Reference Guide for Landlords and Property Managers
Tenants' Rights Flyers
This document has a few handouts on different legal rights, including security deposits, the Tenant Protection Act, tenants' rights, what to check for when renting, eviction process, lease agreements, and city of Santa Ana renter protection. Scroll down to find what you're looking for.
The Eviction Process - Stay Housed LA
This page has information on how evictions work generally in California. It also has information on laws specific to cities in LA county.
What to do After Losing an Eviction Case
If a judgment was entered against you (i.e., you lost your case), preparing to be removed from the housing is crucial. This document offers guidance and resources to help you prepare for a lockout. Usually, a landlord needs to go to court to remove a renter from housing. If you have been locked out of your housing without being served court documents, this is not the right resource. Look for a legal aid organization near you by clicking "Find Legal Help" at the top of the screen.
Eviction Response Tool
This webpage walks you through preparing an Answer in your eviction case. To file, go to your court as soon as possible. This website is a free public tool that will help you fill out the Answer paperwork. It will also submit your Answer to the court if you are low-income and qualify for a court “fee waiver.” Seek the advice of an attorney as soon as possible!
The Eviction Process - Stay Housed LA
This page has information on how evictions work generally in California. It also has information on laws specific to cities in LA county.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
ADR Types and Benefits. The Judicial Council of California has created a video series with descriptions of different kinds of dispute resolution and where each might be helpful.
Eviction Cases Video in English, Spanish, Chinese , Korean, Vietnamese, and Russian
This video clip provides information regarding the options available to resolve disputes between landlords and tenants. The video clip consists of five chapters organized in an automatic playlist.
Eviction Response Tool
This webpage walks you through preparing an Answer in your eviction case. To file, go to your court as soon as possible. This website is a free public tool that will help you fill out the Answer paperwork. It will also submit your Answer to the court if you are low-income and qualify for a court “fee waiver.” Seek the advice of an attorney as soon as possible!
Eviction - The Legal Process
This resource provides general instructions regarding the eviction process inside or outside the court.
If You Are a Tenant and Your Landlord Wants to Evict You
This resource will help you understand your responsibilities as the tenant in case your landlord has started the eviction process.
Know Your Rights as a California Tenant: Evictions
As a tenant, knowing your rights is critical. You may be protected from certain types of evictions, and you may be able to prevent an eviction by fixing the issue identified in an eviction notice. Act quickly—do not ignore notices or court papers, and seek legal help as soon as possible. Evictions can move fast, and you could lose a court case automatically if you take too long to act. Seek advice from an attorney to find out how these rights apply in your situation!
Know Your Rights! California’s New Housing Law: Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482)
This resource contains information about tenants' rights, rent increases, and just cause for evictions. Note that some rent increases are allowed under the Tenant Protection Act.
Know Your Rights: Eviction
This resource explains your rights if you are getting evicted or up for eviction.
Know Your Rights: Tenant
Know your rights as a California Tenant. This resource discusses allowable rent increases, health and safety issues, and when landlords can remove their tenants from housing.
PILP Public Benefits Advocate's Guides
Advocate's Guides to the Housing and Disability Advocacy Program, CalWORKs Homeless Assistance, and CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HDAP, HA, and HSP). The guides including program information, practical tips, and client fliers to improve access to and awareness of these programs.
Rent Control in Santa Monica
The law limits excessive rent, reasons for evictions, and rent increases.
San Francisco Tenants Union
This organization provides counseling services to tenants in San Francisco. Their page contains general information about San Francisco Tenants Rights including: Rent Control Evictions Airbnb and Short-Term Rentals Buyouts Condo and TIC Conversions Habitability and Repairs Harassment by Landlord Roommates Sale of Buildings Security Deposits Squatting (Homes Not Jails)
Tenant Protection Act - Landlords and Property Managers
Quick Reference Guide for Landlords and Property Managers
Tenants' Rights Flyers
This document has a few handouts on different legal rights, including security deposits, the Tenant Protection Act, tenants' rights, what to check for when renting, eviction process, lease agreements, and city of Santa Ana renter protection. Scroll down to find what you're looking for.
The Eviction Process - Stay Housed LA
This page has information on how evictions work generally in California. It also has information on laws specific to cities in LA county.
What to do After Losing an Eviction Case
If a judgment was entered against you (i.e., you lost your case), preparing to be removed from the housing is crucial. This document offers guidance and resources to help you prepare for a lockout. Usually, a landlord needs to go to court to remove a renter from housing. If you have been locked out of your housing without being served court documents, this is not the right resource. Look for a legal aid organization near you by clicking "Find Legal Help" at the top of the screen.