EPISODE · Jan 14, 2026 · 4 MIN
3 New Rental Laws CA Landlords Must Know
from Mr. Chatsworth’s Frankly Speaking: San Fernando Valley Homes with Frank Spencer
Three new California rental laws are now in effect for 2026, and landlords who fail to comply may lose eviction cases — even when the eviction itself would otherwise be valid. In this episode, I walk through two statewide landlord law changes and one major update under the Los Angeles Rental Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) that every rental property owner should understand. We cover: The new requirement for landlords to provide and maintain a stove and refrigerator The Right to Counsel notice rules that apply when serving legal notices The Los Angeles requirement to pay annual interest on tenant security deposits — and how those rates have changed This episode is designed to provide clarity, not commentary. Whether you agree with these laws or not, understanding them is essential to protecting your rental property and avoiding costly mistakes. 📘 Avoiding A Failed Sale…How To Sell Smart And, Walk Away Without Regret 👉 www.MrChatsworth.com/ebook If you’re a landlord or investor in Los Angeles or anywhere in California, this is information you can’t afford to miss.
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Three new California rental laws are now in effect for 2026, and landlords who fail to comply may lose eviction cases — even when the eviction itself would otherwise be valid. In this episode, I walk through two statewide landlord law changes and one major update under the Los Angeles Rental Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) that every rental property owner should understand. We cover: The new requirement for landlords to provide and maintain a stove and refrigerator The Right to Counsel notice rules that apply when serving legal notices The Los Angeles requirement to pay annual interest on tenant security deposits — and how those rates have changed This episode is designed to provide clarity, not commentary. Whether you agree with these laws or not, understanding them is essential to protecting your rental property and avoiding costly mistakes. 📘 Avoiding A Failed Sale…How To Sell Smart And, Walk Away Without Regret👉 www.MrChatsworth.com/ebook If you’re a landlord or investor in Los Angeles or anywhere in California, this is information you can’t afford to miss.
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