Among the hundreds of new state laws that take effect in 2020 are laws affecting tenants and landlords. Managing editor Tami Roleff highlights some of the more significant changesā¦
The state has imposed new limits on rent increases; rents can not be raised more than 5 percentāplus inflationāeach year.
Landlords can no longer turn away tenants who use Section 8 vouchers to partially pay for their rent.
A current law that requires landlords to give tenants who have been evicted from a foreclosed-on property 90 days to get out has become permanent. It was set to expire.
And California homeowners will have more flexibility to build granny flats or mother-in-law units on their properties.