AUDIENCE: Any California tenant who needs information about all aspects of renting, from applying for a rental to defending against an eviction, will benefit from the information in this book. NEW FOR 2019 : comprehensive information on California's new statewide rent control/eviction protection law. REASONS TO BUY THIS NEW EDITION: NOTE: As of this writing, a bill to impose state-wide rent hike controls and eviction controls is poised to pass the Legislature and be signed by the Governor. I am assuming it will pass and be signed, and have written this fact sheet accordingly. Explanation of California's new statewide rent control law. 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 in 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 of 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, that have large numbers of people living in rent-regulated properties. The 22nd edition includes updated information on all key landlord-tenant laws and court cases in California, as well as local and state-wide rent control ordinances. The new edition includes changes to important tenant eviction defense forms and procedures. It also includes information on tenants' rights to sublet space through Airbnb and other short-term rental services.