Laws you need to know
Property Taxes for Domestic Partners:
Beginning the lien date for the 2006-2007 fiscal year, any transfer between registered domestic partners will not trigger property tax reassessment. Registered domestic partners will be treated the same as spouses under California property tax laws (Senate Bill 565)
Notice to Terminate Tenancy:
As of January 1, 2006, landlords may give a 30-day notice to terminate their month-to-month tenants (unless rent control or subsidized housing rules apply.) Existing law requiring a 60-day notice of termination under certain circumstances no longer applies.
Megan’s Law Disclosure:
As of April 1, 2006, the revised disclosure language to reference the Megan’s Law website, which provides online information about registered sex offenders, is mandatory for residential landlords and sellers up to four units (Assembly Bill 1323)