Landlords and Rent Reporting in 2025

Staring in 2025, Landlords in California will be required to offer tenants the option of having positive rental payment information reported to national credit reporting agencies.  This was previously only available to those living in subsidized and affordable housing.  This does not apply to a landlord with fifteen (15) units or fewer, unless owned by a corporation or real estate investment fund.  There may be a small fee associated with the reported each month.  This is great for renters looking for a boost to their credit scores, making homeownership much more possible and likely in the future

In addition, starting in 2025, Landlords must take a photographic record of the unit before a new tenant moves in.  This ensures a proper record of any alleged damages to the unit because the landlord is also required to do the same when tenants move out.  The amendments to the law restrict what landlords can keep from security deposits in order to make reasonable replacements and restore the unit pack to marketable conditions.