Landlord and Tenant Issues
Many local laws and courts have been affected by COVID-19. Please use the search for legal help tool to find a legal aid organization or self help center near you for accurate information and more support.
If you cannot afford the filing fee or other court costs, you may qualify to have these fees and costs waived by the court.
Oral agreements, harassment, notices, deposits, and repairs.
Even though California has ended most protections for renters due to COVID-19, as of October 1, 2021 renters still have important legal protections! This fact sheet covers key renter protections that could benefit you.
Information on statewide tenant's rights, COVID-19, eviction, harassment, habitability and repair, and more
Resources for tenants on eviction and harassment protections in Union City, CA.
Your rights as a tenant in San Diego County
Information on eviction protection and tenant/landlord services in Antioch, CA
A guide to eviction protection, and rent relief programs for tenants impacted by COVID-19.
Legal information, rental assistance and other resources for tenants in Alameda County
Introduction to what a tenants union is, and how to form one to fight for tenants' collective interests and rights.
Information on eviction protections, rent relief, and other resources for tenants and homeowners in El Cerrito, CA
Application for Rental Assistance and information in King County for tenants and landlords
These FAQ respond to landlord and tenant questions about eviction, security deposits, disputes, and more.
A summary of protections and available resources for tenants impacted by COVID-19, including eviction support and rental assistance.
Know your rights information, rental assistance, eviction information and other resources.
Information and resources for tenants and property owners in Emeryville impacted by COVID-19
Information on eviction protections, rental assistance and other resources for tenants in Richmond, CA
General resources for tenants in Emeryville, including resources on finding affordable housing, eviction support, and tenant rights.
Information on the City of Fresno's rental assistance and eviction protection programs for tenants
This resource provides information on housing, utility, food bank, and rental assistance in Tehama County.
Resources for tenants and property owners in Dublin, CA on rent relief, tenants rights, mortgage assistance, and other services.
Resources for tenants and property owners on rental assistance, affordable housing, tenants rights, discrimination, mortgage assistance, first time home ownership and more.
General information for tenants whose housing is at risk.
Resources and information for tenants and landlords around fair housing, discrimination and other issues
General information and resources for renters, homeless residents, first-time homebuyers, and property owners in Newark, CA.
Programs and resources, including rental assistance and eviction protections for tenants in Arcata.
Civil harassment is abuse, threats of abuse, stalking, sexual assault, or serious harassment by someone you have not dated and do NOT have a close relationship with, like a neighbor, a roommate, or a friend (that you have never dated). It is also civil harassment if the abuse is from a family member (like an uncle or aunt, a niece or nephew, or a cousin).
This section will give you general guidelines for how to best prepare yourself for court.
ADR is usually less formal, less expensive, and less time-consuming than a trial.
Check out some of the most asked questions to see if it applies to you.
The law limits excessive rent, reasons for evictions, and rent increases.
This resource discusses a law that allows a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, abuse of an elder or dependent adult, or human trafficking to break his/her rental lease without penalty.
Topics such as: repair issues; security deposits; interest on security deposits, and the rent board fee; eviction issues; landlord petitions and passthroughs tenant petitions; annual allowable rent increases and banked rent increases; hearings, mediations and appeals; utility passthroughs; water revenue bond passthroughs.
Annual general adjustments (and other rent increase notices), capital improvements, codes & habitability, eviction, leases, mediation services, occupancy registration, roommates & neighbors, section 8, security deposit, separate agreements, subletting, tenant rights & responsibilities, vacancy decontrol
The Rent Adjustment Program addresses concerns between owners and tenants. Renters may challenge a rent increase if they believe it is more than the allowable amount. Rent increases above the allowable amount must meet the criteria of the ordinance. Renters may also petition for a decrease in rent paid due to a loss of service. Disputes will be settled through mediation or a hearing. Hearing Officers make decisions based upon review of information from both tenants and property owners.
Only basic information from this student-run organization.
California's new mold law under SB 655
Issues such as roommate disagreements, noise complaints, privacy rights, rent due dates, late fees, and move-out/eviction issues.
This flyer is designed to aid tenants who have been affected by recent wildfires, with information on whether you still need to pay rent in case of a disaster, protections against price gouging, and much more.
Scammers don't actually own the homes they try to rent out to you. Identify them and make a report if you've been scammed.
Rent Control, Buyouts, Condo & TIC Conversions, Habitability & Repairs, Harassment by Landlord, Sales of Buildings, Security Deposits, Short-Term Rentals
Detailed landlord/tenant information, especially the principle of "quiet enjoyment".
A detailed overview of legal theories and remedies.
If you tenant residing in Berkeley, CA, please take a look at these resources.