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California Landlord & Tenant Law

Know your rights as a tenant or landlord in California, including security deposits, evictions, repairs, and rent control.

Guides & Articles

2026-06-10

Emergency Rent Caps Are Permanent — Landlords Can't Recoup Lost Increases Later, California Court Rules

California appeals court confirms that rent increase caps during declared emergencies are hard limits — not deferrals. Landlords cannot make up for capped increases after the emergency ends. A look at the April 2026 Santa Rosa manufactured housing case.

2026-06-02

Can My Landlord Kick Me Out in California? What Tenants Need to Know About Eviction

Worried your landlord might evict you? Here's how California eviction rules actually work — what landlords can and can't do, how notices work, and your rights as a tenant in 2026.

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