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The 2026 California Landlord Compliance Kit
Five California laws changed what independent landlords must do in 2026. This free guide covers each one in plain English: what it requires, who it applies to, and what to check in your own operation.
What's inside
- AB 628: the new stove and refrigerator habitability requirement
- AB 414: how to return a security deposit electronically
- AB 1414: the internet and cable bulk-billing opt out
- SB 610: your obligations after a wildfire or mandatory evacuation
- AB 1482: the current rent increase cap and 2030 sunset watch
- An "am I compliant?" one-page checklist
- A lease clause audit: what to update in your own lease
- A 2026 effective-date calendar for every law in this kit
Who it is for
Written for independent California landlords who manage their own units and want the 2026 changes in plain English.
Plain English, not legalese
Each law is explained in terms of what you have to do, who it applies to, and by when.
Check your own lease
A clause audit shows what to update in your lease so it keeps up with the new rules.
General information, not legal advice
This kit reflects its 2026 edition date. Confirm anything that affects a specific tenancy with a California attorney.
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