The landscape for California’s millions of renters changed dramatically on January 1. However, for many tenants, these protections are actually hitting their leases for the first time this week. Most of these new laws trigger specifically when you sign, renew, or amend a rental agreement. Consequently, if your lease cycles this month, you now have a powerful new set of legal tools. Here are 8 California laws that every renter needs to understand right now.
