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State Law

Information about select state laws affecting rental properties.

Our New Laws Affecting Rental Properties page has short summaries of new state (and local) laws affecting rental properties. From time to time the Rent Board provides additional information on particular state laws. Our current pages are:

  • Penal Code 396: Anti-Price Gouging During Emergencies
  • Bed Bug Notification Requirements 

Use the State of California Legislative Counsel website to look up state legal codes and legislative bills. 

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    • Penal Code 396
    • Bed Bug Notification Requirements

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