AUDIENCE: Any California tenant who needs information about all aspects of renting, from applying for a rental to defending an eviction, will benefit from the information in this book. REASONS TO BUY THIS NEW EDITION: No other book gives specific, current information on rights and responsibilities of CA tenants--from signing a lease to breaking one (or being evicted), and everything between (discrimination, privacy, repairs, deposits, and more). No other book provides guidance on eviction defense, including how to complete and file official California forms. Since 1972, this has been the go-to resource for the millions people who live in apartments and other rental housing in California. This book is especially useful for tenants in cities such as Los Angeles and San Francisco, which have large numbers of people living in rent-regulated properties. The 21st edition includes updated information on all key landlord-tenant laws and court cases in California, as well as local rent control ordinances in the 15 California cities that have them. The new edition includes changes to important tenant eviction defense forms and procedures. It also includes information on tenant rights to sublet space through Airbnb and other short-term rental services.