California Landlord-Tenant Laws (2026)
Mandatory disclosures, 24-hour entry notice, implied warranty of habitability. CA tenant rights are among the strongest in the US.
Statute: Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1940-1954.06
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Required disclosures at lease signing
Lead-based paint (pre-1978 buildings). Bed bug history (last 90 days). Mold disclosure. Megan's Law (sex offender registry pointer). Asbestos (pre-1981 buildings). Sustainable energy options.
Landlord entry rules
24 hours written notice required for non-emergency entry. Reasonable hours only (8am-5pm typically). No notice needed for emergencies (fire, flood) or tenant-requested repairs.
Implied warranty of habitability
Landlord must maintain: working plumbing, hot/cold water, heat, electrical, no infestations, weatherproof. Tenant remedies: repair-and-deduct (up to 1 month's rent), withhold rent (with court approval), or terminate.
Discrimination protections
CA Fair Employment and Housing Act bans discrimination based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, source of income (including Section 8), disability.
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