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Books

California Tenants' Rights / Janet Portman and David Brown (2007)
"Many tenants have to deal with roommates who don't pull their weight, neighbors who routinely engage in illegal activities, landlords who don't know -- or won’t follow -- national or state laws and local rent ordinances… The 17th edition is completely updated with the latest laws and official legal forms, and now covers the new bankruptcy rules and how it affects evictions." – Publisher This title is also available as an ebook.


Every Tenant's Legal Guide / Janet Portman and Marcia Stewart (2009)
"Every Tenant's Legal Guide gives you the legal and practical information you need to deal with your landlord and other tenants, and protect your rights when things go wrong… The updated 5th edition of Every Tenant's Legal Guide comes complete with tear-out forms, as well as charts that help you find and understand the latest laws of your state." – Publisher This title is also available as an ebook.


Renters’ Rights: The Basics / Janet Portman and Marcia Stewart (2009)
"Aimed at everyone from the new renter on the block to more seasoned tenants who just want to know the basics, this book is packed with the critical legal and practical information that every renter needs… The 5th edition is completely updated to reflect the latest landlord-tenant laws of your state." – Publisher This title is also available as an ebook.


Tenants' Rights in California / John J. Talamo (2006)
"Signing a lease is easy. Understanding what you have obligated yourself to may not be. Whether your landlord is unresponsive to your needs, you want to make a change to your agreement or if your landlord is simply doing you wrong, you have rights that deserve protecting. [This book helps] you stand up to your landlord and easily resolve problems." – Publisher This title is available as an ebook.



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Web Sites

  • California Law - Civil Code governs the legal relationship between landlords and tenants. This site by Official California Legislative Information allows the Civil Code to be searched by keyword.
  • California Tenants - A Guide to Residential Tenants' and Landlords' Rights and Responsibilities from the California Dept. of Consumer Affairs covers a wide variety of rental issues including Unlawful Discrimination, Security Deposits, and Resolving Problems. The information is also downloadable in PDF format in both English and Spanish.
  • Fair Housing of Marin - Investigates violations of Fair Housing rights, advocates for fair-housing practice in legal and corporate settings and in the media, and offers workshops and community-education programs.
  • Marin Tenants Organizing Project/Tenants' Voice Council - Works "to empower tenants in Marin County by organizing a Tenants' Council that will represent tenants in local public decisions as well as advocate for policies that benefit residential renters." This site is also available in Spanish.
  • Tenants' Basic Rights - Includes such resources as Tips for Tenants, a Landlord-Tenant Dictionary and a Resolving Landlord-Tenant Disputes FAQ. Findlaw.com is a website that provides legal resources for professionals, businesses, and consumers.