California AB878 requires landlords to provide reasonable accommodations to tenants who are victims of abuse or violence.
California AB878 mandates that landlords must make reasonable accommodations for tenants who are victims of abuse or violence. This includes domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, elder or dependent adult abuse, and crimes causing bodily injury or death. Landlords must maintain confidentiality of victim status documentation and cannot retaliate against tenants for requesting accommodations. If a landlord denies a request, they must provide written notice of the denial. Landlords must also respond to requests within five days, unless extenuating circumstances apply.
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