Renter Resources

Resources and legal guidance for tenants and renters, covering leases, security deposits, repairs and habitability, rent increases, discrimination, privacy and entry rules, roommates and subleases, and the eviction process. Learn your rights and responsibilities, how to resolve disputes with landlords, and what options you may have in court or through local agencies.

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If Your Stove Breaks in 2026, This New California Law Makes It the Landlord’s Problem

If Your Stove Breaks in 2026, This New California Law Makes It the Landlord’s Problem

Starting in 2026, California landlords must repair or replace broken provided appliances— including stoves— as part of habitability. This shifts appliance failures from a tenant “maintenance” issue to a legal landlord duty tied to livable conditions. This article explains the new rule, what it covers, and steps renters can take if a landlord won’t comply. […]
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