There are two types of rental properties in California:

• Residential
• Commercial

Generally, when it comes to residential rentals, California is a very tenant-friendly state. It was one of the first states in the country to enact statewide rent control laws. The following is a summary of key laws that affect nearly all residential California landlords and tenants.

• Rent Control
• Rental Application and Tenant Screening Laws
• Security Deposit Laws
• Required Landlord Disclosures
• Small Claims Lawsuits
• Late Fees and Rent Rules
• Tenant Rights to Withhold Rent
• Termination and Eviction Rules
• Rules About Landlords’ Access to Property
• Discrimination against tenants
• Federal Landlord-Tenant Laws and Regulations