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(English) DISCLAIMER
California Tenants - A Guide to Residential Tenants' and Landlords' Rights and Responsibilities was written initially by the Department of Consumer Affairs' Legal Affairs Division and substantially revised by the Department of Real Estate's Legal Affairs Division in 2020. Since then, the Department of Real Estate's Legal Affairs Division has annually updated the guide to reflect new legislation and case law impacting tenant and landlord rights. The Department of Real Estate's Communications and Publications Division is responsible for publishing the guide. The opinions expressed in this guide are those of the authors and should not be construed as representing the opinions or policy of any official or agency of the State of California. To ensure the guide is useful for the vast majority of readers, the authors have endeavored to balance the competing objectives of providing accurate, current, and complete information of the law without overwhelming readers with nuanced detail and legalese. As a result, not every subject is addressed with the same level of detail. This guide is intended for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. To the extent that readers have questions or need further guidance, readers should consult an attorney, legal aid society, landlord association, or tenant advocacy group for advice in particular cases, and should also read the relevant statutes and court decisions when relying on cited material.
Department of Real Estate
Updated, 2025
Updated, 2024
Updated, 2023
Updated, 2022
Updated and reprinted, 2020
Department of Consumer Affairs
Updated and reprinted, 2012
Updated and reprinted, 2010
Reprinted, 2008
Updated and reprinted, 2007
Updated and reprinted, 2006
Updated, 2004
Updated and reprinted, 2003
Reprinted, 2002
Updated and reprinted, 2001
Reprinted, 2000
First published, 1998
