California Security Deposit Law: A 2026 Owner’s Guide
Security deposits are where a lot of well-meaning California owners accidentally break the law — and the penalties are steep. The rules changed: deposits are capped at one month (AB 12), and you now have to photograph the unit to justify deductions (AB 2801). Here’s what you can charge, deduct, and must return in 2026.
How to Evict a Tenant in California: A 2026 Orange County Guide
California makes evicting a tenant slow, strict, and unforgiving of mistakes — and the most expensive error owners make is trying to shortcut it. Here’s a plain-English 2026 walkthrough: when you can evict, the steps and realistic timeline, what it costs, and the mistakes that blow the whole case up.
AB 1482 in 2026: What Every OC Landlord Needs to Know About Rent Caps
Plain-English guide to California’s AB 1482 rent cap for Orange County owners in 2026. Exemptions, calculations, and how to claim yours.