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Assembly Bill 12: Tenancy: Security Deposits

Assembly Bill 12 limits residential security deposits to one month’s rent for most rentals. The bill aims to reduce upfront housing costs and make renting more affordable statewide.

Assembly Bill 1110: Rent Increases: Noticing

Assembly Bill 1110 requires a 90-day notice to tenants with a month-to-month tenancy if a landlord intends to increases the rent by more than 10%.

Assembly Bill 1482: Tenant Protection Act

Assembly Bill 1482 sets limits on rent increases and enacts "just cause eviction" requirements. The bill expires January 1, 2030. Read the AB 1482 article by Attorney Jon Goetz, or check out this FAQ created by the nonprofit ECHO Housing. 

Assembly Bill 2747: Tenancy: Credit Reporting

Assembly Bill 2747 requires many residential landlords, including those operating larger or corporate‑owned properties, to provide tenants with the option to have their on‑time rent payments reported to at least one nationwide credit bureau.

This law is intended to support tenants in building or improving their credit by allowing positive rent‑payment history to be reflected in their credit reports.

Assembly Bill 2801: Tenancy: Security Deposits

Assembly Bill 2801 requires California landlords to provide time‑stamped photos of a rental unit before move‑in, after move‑out, and before and after any repairs or cleaning. These photos must accompany the security‑deposit statement, ensuring transparency and reducing disputes over deductions.

Senate Bill 18: Keep Californians Housed Act

Senate Bill 18 requires landlords to provide tenants under a month-to-month lease a 90-day written notice to quit if the property is sold in foreclosure.

Senate Bill 329: Housing Opportunities Act

Senate Bill 329 adds to the existing California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and prohibits landlords from discriminating against tenants with Section 8 Vouchers or other public assistance and/or subsidies.

• Senate Bill 222: Veteran or Military Status Discrimination

  • Senate Bill 222 adds to the existing Housing Opportunities Act and prohibits discrimination against rental applicants with HUD Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers. VASH vouchers are now considered a source of income and those with veteran or military status are now considered a protected class under the Fair Employment and Housing Act. Landlords are required to accept these vouchers as well as Section 8 vouchers and other forms of rental assistance and consider them as part of an applicant's income.

Senate Bill 35

Senate Bill 35 allows housing developers to apply for a streamlined, ministerial approval process (without discretion or public hearings) when the proposed development meets all SB 35 eligibility requirements and City objective design and development standards. Read the City's SB 35 Procedures Handout to learn more.