The legal information and forms every California landlord needs Choosing tenants, raising the rent, returning deposits, and maintaining rental property--these are just a few of the things landlords do that are strictly regulated by California law. To avoid problems and hefty legal fees, rental property owners and managers need to know and comply with federal, state, and local rules, and use the proper legal forms. Fortunately, everything you need is in this book. Rent control and eviction protections are blossoming throughout California, with new state-wide protections and even small municipalities enacting local ordinances that affect rent, terminations, and notices. This book contains a unique rent control chart that explains key provisions and gives information on how to learn more. No California landlord can afford to do business without checking for local ordinances and following them. With The CaliforniaLandlord's Law Book: Rights & Responsibilities you'lllearn how to: screenprospective tenants--without discriminating illegally prepare (and enforce) leases and rentalagreements determinewhether the state-wide rent control and eviction protectionlaw applies to your property collectand return security deposits raisethe rent and change other terms of the tenancy hire,work with, and fire property managers keepup with repairs and maintenance restrictsubletting and short-term rentals actpromptly when rent is late, and terminatea tenancy.