Issue 01
AB 1482 rent cap disclosure missing
California landlords must disclose whether the property is subject to the Tenant Protection Act rent cap. Many leases omit this entirely, which is a statutory violation.
Understanding California Lease Law in 2026
California has some of the strongest tenant protections in the United States. The Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482) established statewide rent caps and just-cause eviction requirements that apply to most residential properties built more than 15 years ago. If your lease does not include the required AB 1482 disclosure, your landlord may be in violation of state law.
The security deposit landscape shifted dramatically in July 2024 when California capped deposits at one month of rent for all residential tenancies. Previously, landlords could charge up to two months for unfurnished units and three months for furnished ones. Any lease signed after this date that demands more than one month is unenforceable under the new rules.
Why California Tenants Need a Lease Analyzer
California's tenant protection laws are extensive, but many landlords and property managers use template leases that fail to comply. Common issues include missing lead-based paint disclosures, bed bug notification failures, and illegal provisions about tenant repairs. Under California Civil Code 1942.5, landlords cannot retaliate against tenants who assert their legal rights, yet many leases contain clauses that attempt to waive this protection.
LeaseGuard's AI reviews every clause in your California lease against the full body of CA landlord-tenant statutes, including the Civil Code, the Health and Safety Code, and local rent stabilization ordinances in cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose. The free scan identifies top-level risks, and the full $4.99 report provides clause-by-clause analysis with specific code citations, a risk severity rating for each issue, and a ready-to-send negotiation letter you can give your landlord.
California Landlord Entry and Privacy Rights
California Civil Code 1954 strictly limits when and how a landlord can enter a tenant's dwelling. A minimum of 24 hours' written notice is required, and entry is restricted to specific purposes such as repairs, inspections, or showings. Leases that grant landlords broader entry rights or shorter notice periods violate state law. Our analyzer flags these clauses and explains your rights under the statute.