California Tenants: A GUiDE TO RESiDENTiAL TENANTS’ AND LANDLORDS’ RiGHTS AND RESpONSiBiLiTiES

California TenanTs A GUiDE TO RESiDENTiAL TENANTS’ AND LANDLORDS’ RiGHTS AND RESpONSiBiLiTiES Revised July 2012 California TenanTs A Guide to ResidentiAl tenAnts’ And lAndloRds’ RiGhts And Responsibilities department of Consumer Affairs, 1998 Reprinted, 2000 updated and reprinted, 2001 Reprinted, 2002 updated and reprinted, 2003 updated, 2004 updated and reprinted, 2006 updated and reprinted, 2007 Reprinted, 2008 updated and reprinted, 2010 updated and reprinted, 2012, current with all 2011 laws. California Tenants—A Guide to Residential Tenants’ and Landlords’ Rights and Responsibilities was written by the department of Consumer Affairs’ legal Affairs division and was produced by the department’s office of publications, design & editing. the 1998 printing of this booklet was funded by a grant from the California Consumer protection Foundation. the California department of Fair employment and housing contributed to the text on unlawful discrimination in housing. Notice the opinions expressed in this booklet are those of the authors and should not be construed as representing the opinions or policy of any official or agency of the state of California. While this publication is designed to provide accurate and current information about the law, readers should consult an attorney or other expert for advice in particular cases, and should also read the relevant statutes and court decisions when relying on cited material. orderiNg iNformatioN this publication is available on the internet. see the department of Consumer Affairs’ home page at www.dca.ca.gov. this booklet may be copied, if (1) the meaning of copied text is not changed or misrepresented, (2) credit is given to the department of Consumer Affairs, and (3) all copies are distributed free of charge. For information on ordering copies of this booklet, see page 111. dear Reader: For most of us, where we live is the most significant consumer decision we make, and our housing costs are the biggest part of our budget. our home is where we spend much of our time, and we want it to be hassle free! Move-in day marks the beginning of an important relationship between a tenant and a landlord. to help tenants and landlords manage their rental-housing responsibilities, we’re pleased to provide the department of Consumer Affairs’ practical “California tenants” guide. the “California tenants” booklet is a practical resource for both tenants and landlords. We’ve provided information about rental applications, unlawful discrimination, security deposits, repair responsibilities, rent increases, termination of leases, and eviction notices. We’ve included an inventory checklist for use before moving in, and again when moving out. if you need additional assistance, we’ve also provided a comprehensive list of resources in communities throughout the Golden state. We hope you find “California tenants” helpful. You can get more information by visiting the department’s Web site at www.dca.ca.gov or by calling (800) 952-5210. California Department of Consumer Affairs ... - tailieumienphi.vn