California law gives renters real protections against unsafe housing, illegal lockouts, deposit theft, and retaliation. We help Bay Area tenants use them.
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Mold, no heat, broken plumbing, pests, unsafe conditions the landlord won't fix.
Read more →Deposits withheld past 21 days or without an itemized, lawful reason.
Read more →Rent hikes, notices, or eviction after you complained or requested repairs.
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Deadline for a landlord to return your security deposit or send an itemized statement — Civil Code §1950.5.
Landlords can't lock you out or shut off utilities to force you out — Code of Civil Procedure §789.3.
Retaliation is presumed if a landlord acts against you within 180 days of a protected complaint — Civil Code §1942.5.
The legal standard for habitability under California Civil Code §1941.1, and what to document.
Read the guide →Self-help evictions are illegal in California. Here's how to respond and preserve your claim.
Read the guide →What landlords can and can't deduct, and what to do when the 21-day deadline passes.
Read the guide →Every case starts with a free, confidential review — no cost, no obligation, and no pressure to sign anything.
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