California Housing Law

California Housing Law covers state and local rules affecting residential rentals and homeownership, including landlord-tenant rights and duties, leases, rent control and eviction procedures, habitability and repairs, security deposits, fair housing and discrimination, and tenant protections. It also addresses housing-related regulations such as property conditions, building and safety enforcement, and common disputes between renters, landlords, and homeowners’ associations.

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The Post-Disaster Landlord Duties You Can Now Enforce Under SB 610

May 1, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

SB 610 creates enforceable post-disaster duties for California landlords, including prompt habitability steps, required notices, and limits on improper rent or displacement practices. It gives renters clearer grounds to demand repairs, safe living conditions, and compliant communication after wildfires, floods, or earthquakes. This article explains what landlords must do, what renters can document, and how […]