Covered topics include: Fair Housing Law: Understand federal and California regulations to avoid discrimination and ensure equal opportunity for all applicants. Learn about protected classes and how to train your staff. Tenant Screening: Discover the latest laws regarding application fees, written screening criteria, and legally compliant background checks (credit, eviction, felony). Lease Agreements: Essential terms you MUST include in your California lease, including no-smoking clauses, pet policies, parking rules, and repair request procedures. We'll show you a sample lease and discuss key provisions. Learn about statewide requirements for exemptions, Megan's Law, bed bugs, mold disclosures, and flood zones Security Deposits: Learn the rules for security deposits, including taking photos, clearing funds, and permissible deductions for damages vs. wear and tear. Pre-Move-Out Inspections: Master the process of offering and conducting pre-move-out inspections, providing written notice, and creating itemized lists of potential deductions. Security Deposit Returns: Learn about the 21-day rule, itemized statements, invoices, estimates, pictures, and sending the refund. Learn about bad faith claims. Avoid costly legal mistakes and ensure a smooth rental process.    

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