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Frequently Asked Questions

• Can A Landlord Run A Credit Check On A Potential Tenant?
  Yes. California Civil Code Section 1950.6(a) allows a landlord to conduct background, credit and personal reference checks on potential tenants.
• Can A Landlord Raise The Rent Or Force A Tenant Out Because The Tenant Has Asked For Repairs Or Filed A Complaint Against The Landlord?
  No. California Civil Code Section 1942.5 prohibits a landlord from taking retaliatory actions against a tenant who has exercised a legal right. This means if a tenant has asked for repairs, … more
• Can I Be Required To Pay My Rent In Cash?
  California Civil Code Section 1947.3 allows a landlord to require a tenant to pay in cash if a prior check from the tenant bounced or the tenant stopped payment on a check. The landlord must give … more

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