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Q: Can A Landlord Run A Credit Check On A Potential Tenant?
A: Yes. California Civil Code Section 1950.6(a) allows a landlord to conduct background, credit and personal reference checks on potential tenants.
Q: Can A Landlord Raise The Rent Or Force A Tenant Out Because The Tenant Has Asked For Repairs Or Filed A Complaint Against The Landlord?
A: No. California Civil Code Section 1942.5 prohibits a landlord from taking retaliatory actions against a tenant who has exercised a legal right. This means if a tenant … More
Q: Can I Be Required To Pay My Rent In Cash?
A: California Civil Code Section 1947.3 allows a landlord to require a tenant to pay in cash if a prior check from the tenant bounced or the tenant stopped payment on a … More
Q: Can A Tenant Sublet Their Unit?
A: California Civil Code Section 1951.4 allows renters to sublet or assign their lease to another party unless it is forbidden in the lease. With a sublet the landlord is … More