CA SB1296

Landlords who allow pets must include their pet policy in property websites, digital advertisements, rental search engine listings, and rental application forms

Pet policies must disclose specific information including breed and weight restrictions, all fees (upfront nonrefundable fees, refundable deposits, and monthly fees), limits on number of pets, vaccination requirements, and liability insurance requirements

Prospective tenants must acknowledge receipt of the pet policy by signing either a pet addendum or lease agreement that includes the full policy

Landlords who charge an application fee but fail to disclose their pet policy beforehand must refund the application fee to the applicant