California landlord-tenant laws include several key updates focused on habitability, modernizing deposit refunds, and expanding tenant protections. Notably, Assembly Bill 628 mandates that all residential rental properties must provide a working refrigerator and stove as part of baseline habitability standards, establishing strict 30-day windows for repairing or replacing recalled appliances. Additionally, Assembly Bill 414 modernizes security deposit refunds by requiring landlords to return deposits electronically via the same digital platform the tenant originally used, unless agreed otherwise in writing. Other updates, such as Assembly Bill 1414, give tenants the right to opt out of bundled internet service fees.
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