California Pet deposits/fees & service/ESA animals
Pet deposits/fees & service/ESA animals in California
A landlord may not refuse to rent to a person because they use a guide, signal or service dog, or refuse to let them keep the dog. Reasonable lease terms regulating the dog are allowed. No statewide pet deposit rule was checked here.
Verified Source: Cal. Civ. Code § 54.1(b)(6) · last checked 2026-10-22
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