California · Civil Code

CIV §800.42: A homeowner shall not be charged a fee for services actually rendered which are not listed in the rental agreement unless he or she has been given written notice thereof by the management, at least 60

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Landlords cannot charge tenants fees for services not listed in the rental agreement unless written notice is provided at least 60 days in advance.

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A homeowner shall not be charged a fee for services actually rendered which are not listed in the rental agreement unless he or she has been given written notice thereof by the management, at least 60 days before imposition of the charge.

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