California: The Worst State to be a Landlord

02/11/2025 59 min
California: The Worst State to be a Landlord

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California, the worst state to be a landlord? In this seminar, we break down why many housing providers feel under siege—and what's changing in 2025. What we cover: The last major pro-landlord law: the 1995 Costa-Hawkins Act (vacancy decontrol; no rent caps on SFRs, townhomes, condos) How sealed eviction records, local rent control, and habitability lawsuits impact owners and supply 2025 laws already enacted: AB 2347 (10 business days to respond to UD), AB 2493 (screening rules + first-qualified requirement), AB 2747 (rent payment credit reporting for 16+ units), AB 2801 (security deposit photo documentation), SB 611 ("junk fee" limits), AB 628 (stove/refrigerator required) Proposed 2025 bills: SB 436 (14-day pay-or-quit), SB 381 (late fee caps, parking bundling), SB 52 (rent-setting software limits) Why these policies discourage investment and worsen the housing shortage Subscribe for practical updates, compliance checklists, and strategies to protect your rentals in California.