Tenancy: additional rents and securities: common household pets.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Overview
This bill modifies the Mobilehome Residency Law to address issues related to pet fees and security deposits for mobilehome residents. Specifically, it prohibits landlords from charging additional rent for common household pets beyond a 1% increase of the monthly rent and restricts the amount of security deposits to a maximum of 15% of the monthly rent. It also clarifies the definition of ‘common household pet’ and outlines requirements for providing tenants with itemized statements and documentation regarding deductions from security deposits.
Key provisions
- Prohibits landlords from charging additional rent exceeding 1% of the monthly rent due to a common household pet.
- Limits security deposits to a maximum of 15% of the monthly rent.
- Defines ‘common household pet’ as a domesticated animal kept for pleasure.
- Requires landlords to provide tenants with itemized statements detailing deductions from security deposits.
- Specifies requirements for documenting repairs and cleanings related to security deposit deductions.
- Establishes a timeline for returning security deposits to tenants.
- Applies these provisions to rental agreements entered into or extended on or after January 1, 2027.
- Amends the title of the Mobilehome Residency Law.
Who is affected
- Mobilehome residents
- Mobilehome park owners
- Landlords
- Tenants
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