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California Tenants: A Guide to Residential Tenant's
and Landlord's Rights and Responsibilities

This document was written by the Department of Consumer Affairs' Legal Services Unit and printed by the California Consumer Protection foundation. The most recent and updated version of this document was from 2003. If you are interested in a guide, you can order it by completeing and mailing out this form.

While this document serves as a guide on Tenants and Landlord's responsibilites, as establised by California and Federal laws, the publications clearly states in its notice:

" The opinions expressed in this booklet are those of the authors and should not be construed as representing the opinions or policy of any official or agency of the State of California. While this publication is designed to provide accurate and current information about the law, readers should consult an attorney or other expert for advice in particular cases, and should also read the relevant statutes and court decisions when relying on cited material."

All of this information, and much more, is available on the booklet's website: California Tenants

The full document is available online for download or print.

The California Department of Consumer Affairs website also provides information on:

How to get back possessions you have left in a rental unit

Options for a Landlord: When a Tenant's personal property has been left in the rental unit

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