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California Rental Law

California rental-law updates and compliance guides for housing providers: legislation, tenant protections, evictions, and the rules that change how you operate.

Jul 1, 2026California Rental Law
SB 610: What California Landlords Must Know About Wildfire and Emergency Duties (2026)
SB 610 updates California landlord duties during wildfires and declared emergencies. Here is what the 2026 law requires for rent, repairs, licensed contractors, and habitability when disaster strikes.
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Jul 1, 2026California Rental Law
AB 325: California Rent Algorithm Ban Explained for Landlords
AB 325 bans algorithmic rent coordination tools in California, targeting RealPage-style pricing software under the Cartwright Act. Here is what landlords using any automated rent-setting platform need to understand before 2026 enforcement begins.
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May 29, 2026California Rental Law
Who Regulates Property Managers in California? (2026 Guide for Bay Area Landlords & Tenants)
If you’re a landlord or tenant trying to figure out who regulates property managers in California or the Bay Area in 2026, the answer is not a single agency. There is no “one-stop” regulator for property managers. Instead, regulation depends entirely on what went wrong: money issues, repairs, rent rules, licensing, or discrimination all fall under
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Apr 23, 2026California Rental Law
California Marijuana Laws and Tenant Rights: A Complete Guide for Landlords and Tenants
Understanding California marijuana laws and tenant rights is essential as cannabis legalization continues to evolve. While recreational marijuana is legal, its use in rental housing is still heavily regulated by lease agreements, federal law, and fair housing rules. This guide explains what’s legal, what landlords can restrict, and how disability and housing laws affect both
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Dec 8, 2025California Rental Law
A Better Renting Experience in California: What Tenants Can Expect Today
Pittsburg, CA • Serving East Contra Costa County California’s rental laws continue to evolve to provide clearer expectations for both tenants and housing providers. Today, the focus is on creating balanced, transparent, and predictable renting experiences, something that benefits everyone involved. At Croskey Real Estate, we pride ourselves on processes that protect tenants from unexpected surprises
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Nov 17, 2025California Rental Law
Tenant Placement, Rent Collection & Compliance for Antioch Landlords
Pittsburg, CA • Serving East Contra Costa County Managing a rental property in Antioch means juggling marketing, screening, maintenance, accounting, and California compliance, all while keeping tenants satisfied. In a competitive East Contra Costa County market, the tenant placement stage is the highest-risk phase, and choosing the wrong applicant can cost thousands in vacancy,
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Nov 10, 2025California Rental Law
When Regulations Shift, Smart Housing Providers Adapt
Pittsburg, CA • Serving East Contra Costa County By the end of 2025, California housing providers face a fast-approaching wave of regulatory change. Appliance standards, fee transparency, and documentation requirements are all being rewritten, and owners who prepare now will stay ahead of the curve. For many landlords across Pittsburg, Antioch, Brentwood and Oakley,
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Oct 15, 2025California Rental Law
AB 2347 California 2025: Unlawful Detainer Response Window Extended to 10 Court Days
California AB 2347 extended the unlawful detainer response window from 5 to 10 court days under CCP Section 1167, effective 2025. What East Bay landlords must document now to stay compliant with the updated eviction timeline.
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Oct 10, 2025California Rental Law
AB 628 is Coming: A Landlord’s Guide to Compliance in East Contra Costa
Pittsburg, CA • Serving East Contra Costa County California’s rental housing landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the passage of Assembly Bill 628 (AB 628). Signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, this new legislation redefines habitability standards for rental properties, creating new obligations for landlords across the state. For property owners in East
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Jun 10, 2024California Rental Law
Top Property Management Companies in Concord, CA (2026)
Why Property Management in Concord Matters More Than Ever Looking for property management in Concord, CA? In 2026, the best fit is not just the company that collects rent. Compare local rental experience, tenant screening, leasing speed, maintenance coordination, reporting, fees, and California compliance support before choosing a manager for your Concord rental. Top 5
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Jun 6, 2024California Rental Law
Will Real Estate Return to the Days of Buyer Beware? (2025 Edition)
The Question on Every Homebuyer’s Mind In today’s unpredictable housing market, one question keeps surfacing:Are we heading back to the days when buyers had to be constantly on guard? The landscape of California real estate, especially here in the East Bay, has shifted dramatically. From new rent laws and insurance changes to fluctuating mortgage rates, buyers and
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Jul 28, 2023California Rental Law
California Homeowners Face Insurance Crisis as Major Companies Pull Out
Insurance companies are increasingly pulling out of California for new fire insurance policies, citing the state’s high risk of wildfires. This could significantly impact the local economy, as homeowners and businesses will have to find alternative ways to protect themselves from financial loss. What does this mean for the local economy? The loss of insurance
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California Rental Law

SB 610: What California Landlords Must Know About Wildfire and Emergency Duties (2026)

AB 325: California Rent Algorithm Ban Explained for Landlords

Who Regulates Property Managers in California? (2026 Guide for Bay Area Landlords & Tenants)

California Marijuana Laws and Tenant Rights: A Complete Guide for Landlords and Tenants

A Better Renting Experience in California: What Tenants Can Expect Today

Tenant Placement, Rent Collection & Compliance for Antioch Landlords

When Regulations Shift, Smart Housing Providers Adapt

AB 2347 California 2025: Unlawful Detainer Response Window Extended to 10 Court Days

AB 628 is Coming: A Landlord’s Guide to Compliance in East Contra Costa

Top Property Management Companies in Concord, CA (2026)

Will Real Estate Return to the Days of Buyer Beware? (2025 Edition)

California Homeowners Face Insurance Crisis as Major Companies Pull Out