California AB2609 regulates additional rents and securities for common household pets in tenancies.

California AB2609 amends the Civil Code to limit the additional rent landlords can charge tenants with common household pets. Landlords cannot charge more than 1 percent of the monthly rental amount due to a pet. The bill also restricts the additional security landlords can demand to 15 percent of one month's rent for pet-related reasons. Landlords must provide tenants with written statements detailing any security amounts and deductions. The bill defines "common household pet" as domesticated animals kept for pleasure, including dogs and cats.

California AB2609 regulates additional rents and securities for common household pets in tenancies.

California AB2609 amends the Civil Code to limit the additional rent landlords can charge tenants with common household pets. Landlords cannot charge more than 1 percent of the monthly rental amount due to a pet. The bill also restricts the additional security landlords can demand to 15 percent of one month's rent for pet-related reasons. Landlords must provide tenants with written statements detailing any security amounts and deductions. The bill defines "common household pet" as domesticated animals kept for pleasure, including dogs and cats.