CA AB2383

Prohibits rental housing owners from inquiring about or considering applicants' criminal history during the initial application assessment phase, unless required by state or federal law.

Allows owners to request criminal background checks only after an applicant successfully completes initial screening requirements, and permits consideration of criminal history in final rental decisions.

Requires owners to provide written notice within 5 days if denying an application based on criminal history, including conviction date, location, and applicable law for each offense.

Grants applicants 3 days to submit evidence of criminal history inaccuracy or rehabilitation/mitigating factors, requiring owners to reconsider and respond within 5 days.

Prohibits consideration of arrests without conviction, dismissed/expunged convictions, juvenile justice records, infractions, convictions unrelated to legitimate business purposes, and convictions that violate California employment screening regulations.

Exempts single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, and accessory dwelling units where the owner occupies a unit as principal residence, and situations where tenants seek cotenants.

Extends Department of Fair Employment and Housing enforcement procedures to violations of these criminal history requirements.