SB 1296

Existing law governs the obligations of tenants and landlords. Existing law prohibits a landlord who allows an animal on the premises from advertising or establishing rental policies in a manner that requires a tenant or a potential tenant with an animal to have that animal declawed or devocalized as a condition of occupancy, as provided. This bill would require a landlord who allows an animal on the premises to include their pet policy in specified locations, including advertisements and rental application forms, as provided. The bill would require prescribed information be included in the pet policy, including any breed and weight restrictions, as provided. The bill would require a prospective tenant to acknowledge receipt of the pet policy, as specified. The bill would require any landlord who charges an application fee but fails to disclose their pet policy before charging the fee to refund the application fee to the applicant, as specified.