Rent Control: Some cities in California have rent control ordinances that limit how much a landlord can increase the rent each year. These ordinances vary by city and can impact rental prices for eligible units.

Eviction Laws: California has strict regulations regarding eviction. Landlords must follow proper procedures to evict a tenant, including providing proper notice and reasons for eviction. The specific notice period and reasons can vary depending on the circumstances.

Security Deposits: Landlords in California can charge a security deposit, but there are limitations on the amount they can charge. They must also provide tenants with an itemized list of deductions from the security deposit within a certain time frame after the tenant moves out.

Habitability Standards: Landlords are required to maintain rental properties in habitable condition. This includes providing basic necessities like heating, plumbing, and sanitation. Tenants have the right to request repairs for issues that affect habitability.

Discrimination Protections: California law prohibits landlords from discriminating against tenants based on protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, gender, marital status, national origin, disability, or familial status.

Retaliation Protections: Landlords cannot retaliate against tenants for asserting their rights, such as by raising rent, decreasing services, or attempting to evict a tenant in response to complaints or lawful actions taken by the tenant.

Entry Rules: Landlords must provide reasonable notice before entering a rental unit, except in emergency situations. The notice period and reasons for entry can vary based on the circumstances.

Lease and Rental Agreements: Landlords must provide tenants with written rental agreements outlining the terms of the lease, including rent amount, due date, and other relevant details.

Tenant Privacy: Tenants have a right to privacy in their rental units. Landlords cannot enter the unit without proper notice, except in emergency situations.

Service and Emotional Support Animals: Landlords are required to make reasonable accommodations for tenants with disabilities, including allowing service animals and emotional support animals, even in properties with no-pet policies.