CA AB2561

Requires landlords in residential buildings with no more than two units to permit tenants to grow edible plant crops in portable containers in their private outdoor areas, subject to landlord approval of container placement and maintenance conditions.

Voids any provision in a homeowners' association governing document that effectively prohibits or unreasonably restricts the use of a homeowner's backyard for personal agriculture, while allowing reasonable restrictions that do not significantly increase costs or decrease efficiency.

Permits landlords to prohibit synthetic chemical herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides, and to require tenants to pay for excess water and waste collection bills resulting from personal agriculture activities.

Defines "personal agriculture" as cultivating edible plant crops for personal use or donation, excluding marijuana and unlawful crops.

Allows landlords and homeowners' associations to require regular removal of dead plant material and weeds, and to inspect areas where personal agriculture occurs.