CA law requires landlords to maintain the rental property and conduct repairs that make the rental property unsafe and/or unfit to live in. The rental property may be considered uninhabitable if, including but not limited to, the following exists: Water leaks from the roof, doors, windows, or walls.
Allowable Rent Increases Per County Per Year For 2025 CountyCPI IncreaseAllowable Increase Riverside 4.3% 9.3% San Bernardino 4.3% 9.3% San Diego 3.6% 8.6% Alameda 3.8% 8.8%7 more rows
July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, annual rent increases for rental units covered under the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) are set at 4%. If a landlord provides gas and electric services to the tenant, an additional 1% increase is allowed.
The standard lease agreement in California, whether for residential or commercial property, is a legal contract between the property owner and the prospective tenant. It outlines the terms under which the tenant can occupy and use the rental property.
The application will ask you for the following information: your place of employment, past employers, names and addresses of your current and past landlords, your Social Security number, driver's license number and authorization for the landlord to run a background and credit check.
As of August 2023, the maximum allowable annual rent increase in the Los Angeles Area is restricted to 8.8% (5% + CPI of 3.8%).
The most common utilities are electricity, water, gas, sewage, and trash collection. Some apartments also consider internet, cable TV, or heating as utilities. Electricity: Provides energy for lighting, cooling and heating systems, kitchen appliances, entertainment devices, and personal electronics.
Utility Bills In California: A Landlord-Tenant Affair Most landlords in California choose to include utility costs as part of monthly rent, but how you manage your properties is a personal choice.
These are the most common types: Electricity. Most people consider electric power to be the most indispensable utility, but it can also be one of the more expensive. Natural Gas. Home Fuel. Water and Sewer. Internet, phone, and television. Trash and recycling.
Commonly included utilities are water, sewage, trash removal, and sometimes heating. Always check your lease agreement for specifics on included utilities.