California continues to implement legal changes affecting landlords and tenants, including mandatory photographic documentation for rental properties and extended response times for eviction complaints. Starting April 1, 2025, landlords must photograph units before and after repairs. They must also provide itemized breakdowns of deposits used for cleaning or repairs. Tenants will now have 10 business days to respond to eviction complaints, an increase from the previous 5. New laws aim to streamline legal processes while enhancing tenant rights amid ongoing scrutiny of property safety standards.
Effective April 1, 2025, landlords must photograph rental units after regaining possession and after repairs, along with detailed documentation of deposit usage.
Tenants facing eviction now have 10 business days to respond to complaints, extending their time to seek legal counsel and respond adequately compared to the previous 5 days.
New laws also expedite hearing timelines for certain motions, requiring responsive pleadings within 5 to 7 days, streamlining the eviction process.
Previous law mandated inspections of balconies in multifamily units, heightened by concerns stemming from a tragedy involving a balcony collapse that killed students.
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