2026 California Landlord Laws Here's what you need to know: Appliance Requirements (AB 628) : Starting Jan 1, all new/renewed leases must include a working stove & fridge. Maintain them or face issues!  Fee Transparency (AB 1248) : Ads & leases must disclose ALL fees, optional services, and discount terms clearly. No more hidden costs!  Security Deposit Refunds (AB 414) : Electronic payments? Refunds must match unless agreed otherwise. For multi-tenants, joint checks standard