state_legiscan_drain · CA
Real property: rentals: pet policy.
February 20, 2026
Summary
If enacted, this bill would add Section 1942.7.5 to the California Civil Code, creating new rules for pet policies in residential rental properties, such as limits on pet deposits or fees and potential requirements to allow pets. Landlords, property managers, and tenants in California would be directly affected, though mortgage lenders, servicers, and other financial institutions would see only indirect impact unless they own or manage rental housing.
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Source: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB1296
Common questions
- What does "Real property: rentals: pet policy." cover?
- If enacted, this bill would add Section 1942.7.5 to the California Civil Code, creating new rules for pet policies in residential rental properties, such…
- When was it published?
- It was published on February 20, 2026.