California Tenant Screening Policy Builder
Generate a legally compliant written screening policy for your California rental property.
Application Fee Cap: California limits application fees to $65.
Must provide itemized receipt. Refund required if unit not rented and landlord doesn't charge actual costs. Cap adjusted annually for CPI.
Protected Classes in California
You may not deny an application based on:
- Race
- Color
- National Origin
- Religion
- Sex
- Disability
- Familial Status
- Source Of Income
- Sexual Orientation
- Gender Identity
- Immigration Status
- Marital Status
- Ancestry
- Age (40+)
Source: Cal. Gov. Code §12955; Cal. Civ. Code §1950.6; FEHA
This tool provides legal information, not legal advice. Nothing on this site creates an attorney-client relationship. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state.