Landlord-tenant law specifically lays out the rights and responsibilities of both the landlord and the tenant. These books and free websites explain California tenants’ rights and responsibilities, including privacy and the landlord’s right to enter.

• California Tenants Rights (Nolo Press), Self-Help Collection (SHC KFC145 .C37 and online in Legal Information Reference Center, click here).  See Chapter 5 “The Obnoxious Landlord and Your Privacy”

To find information online about the rights and responsibilities of the tenant, start with the “California Tenants” handbook on the website of the California Department of Consumer Affairs, click here.