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Know Your Rights - Security Deposits

California has strict rules about tenant security deposits that all residential landlords and property managers must follow. (Civ. Code, § 1950.5.) Knowing the rules can help tenants protect their hard-earned money.

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.

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.

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.

Information for Fee Waiver

Ask for a Fee Waiver if you can't afford filing fees

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 - Security Deposits

California has strict rules about tenant security deposits that all residential landlords and property managers must follow. (Civ. Code, § 1950.5.) Knowing the rules can help tenants protect their hard-earned money.

Landlord-Tenant Frequently Asked Questions for Orange County

Oral agreements, harassment, notices, deposits, and repairs.

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.

Security Deposits

A security deposit is any money a landlord takes from a tenant other than rent.

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.

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.

Information for Fee Waiver

Ask for a Fee Waiver if you can't afford filing fees

Know Your Rights - Security Deposits

California has strict rules about tenant security deposits that all residential landlords and property managers must follow. (Civ. Code, § 1950.5.) Knowing the rules can help tenants protect their hard-earned money.

Landlord-Tenant Frequently Asked Questions for Orange County

Oral agreements, harassment, notices, deposits, and repairs.

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.

Security Deposits

A security deposit is any money a landlord takes from a tenant other than rent.

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.

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