Tenant Rights, Laws and Protections: California

Know your responsibilities as a tenant. Read your lease agreement carefully!

Laws

	Legal assistance
	California State Landlord/Tenant Law
	California State Office of the Attorney General
	California Department of Fair Employment and Housing
	Los Angeles County Department of Consumer Affairs

Information

	California Tenants-a guide to residential tenants' and landlords' rights and responsibilities
	Landlord/Tenant Frequently Asked Questions
	Sacramento Rental Housing Improvement Partnership
	Housing Rights Center-tenant and landlord counseling

Fair Housing Councils

	Fair Housing Council of Orange County
	Fair Housing Council of Riverside County
	Fair Housing Council of San Diego
	Fair housing of Sonoma County

Rent Stabilization Boards

	Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board
	Los Angeles Housing Department
	San Francisco Rent Board

Advocates

	San Francisco Tenants Union
	Santa Monicans For Renters Rights
	Coalition For Economic Survival
	National Alliance of HUD Tenants
	Housing Rights Committee of San Francisco

Need Help?
HUD handles complaints about housing discrimination, bad landlords in federal housing and many other issues. For additional local resources, you can also contact a housing counseling agency.