CAL LEG Residential Fees, Security


On Sep. 4, CAL LEG passed bill on residential properties security, fees.


  • CAL LEG passed bill SB 611 on residential rental properties fees and security deposits.
  • Proposed bill provisions amended California civil code CAL LEG 3-4-5-2-1946, CAL LEG 3-4-5-2-1946.1, CAL LEG 3-4-5-2-1947.3, and CAL LEG 3-4-5-2-1950.5.
  • Also, amendments to California code of civil procedure CAL LEG 3-3-4-1161.
  • Bill Provisions
  • Prohibits landlord (or agent) from charging tenant fee for serving, posting, or otherwise delivering any notice related to hiring of residential property by the landlord.
  • Landlord cannot charge tenant fee for payment by check for rent, security deposit.
  • Must return additional amount of security higher than standard or than advertised within 6 months of residency if tenant not in arrears for any rent due during period.
  • Incorporate changes proposed by SB 1103, Tenancy of commercial real properties, AB 2801 (Tenancy: security deposits) only if all bills are enacted, this bill enacted last.
  • Legislative History
  • On Feb. 15, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on May 31, 2024, bill passed by Senate.
  • On Jun. 1, 2024, bill introduced in Assembly; on Aug. 27, 2024, bill passed Assembly.
  • On Aug. 28, 2024, Senate concurred with Assembly amendments; sent to enrolling.
  • On Sep. 4, 2024, bill enrolled and presented to governor for review and approval.
  • Effectiveness
  • Operative if SB 1103 and AB 2801 are enacted and effective on or before Jan. 1, 2025.
  • Sep. 19, 2024 CAL LEG Governor Approval
  • On Sep. 19, 2024, CAL LEG governor approved bill SB 611, assigned as Ch. 287.

Regulators CAL LEG
Entity Types CNSM; Corp; MG Orig
Reference Ch. 287, 9/19/2024; Bill SB611, 9/4/2024; Citation: *CAL LEG* 3-4-5-2-1946, 3-4-5-2-1946.1, 3-4-5-2-1947.3, 3-4-5-2-1950.5, 3-3-4-1161;
Functions Compliance; Legal; Operations
Countries United States of America
Category
State
Products Mortgage
Regions Am
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 9/4/2024
Effective Date 1/1/2025
Rule Id 225215
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 9/19/2024
Report Section US Consumer

Last substantive update on 09/24/2024