Resources

Guides for renters.

Practical guides written for people renting an apartment in cities they cannot easily visit. No jargon, no fluff, just what to check, what to refuse, and what to verify before you sign.

Guide · California

AB 2801: security deposit photo rules and deadlines in California

The complete factual guide to AB 2801 and Civil Code § 1950.5: the 21 day deposit deadline, the photos required at move-in, move-out and after repairs, what a landlord can and cannot deduct, and every figure in one recap table.

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Guide · California

What is a property condition report?

The deliverable, defined: what a condition report contains, how it differs from a home inspection under California law, when to get one, and who it protects. The factual reference for landlords, tenants, and remote renters.

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Guide · En français

État des lieux d'entrée en Californie : le guide pour les Français

Pas d'état des lieux contradictoire en Californie, mais des photos obligatoires depuis AB 2801. Les différences avec la pratique française, le dépôt de garantie, la vétusté, et ce que risque un propriétaire sans documentation.

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Guide · Los Angeles

How to rent an apartment in Los Angeles without visiting

A six-step practical playbook for verifying an LA listing, the lease, and the landlord before you commit. Includes red flags, payment rules, and when to send an independent third party to see the place.

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Guide · Los Angeles

How to avoid rental scams in Los Angeles

Eight red flags, a four-minute verification routine, and the payment rules you do not break. Specifically calibrated for the LA market and its scam patterns.

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Guide · Los Angeles

Moving to Los Angeles from abroad

A relocation guide for international renters arriving in LA. Lease basics, deposits, neighborhoods, US credit history workarounds, and how to check the condition of a place you cannot visit.

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