California: fees charged at move-in count toward the deposit limit and must be refundable · Check a fee
Rental Fee Disclosure

California rental fees A to Z

One page per fee, each answering: can a California landlord charge it, and within what limits?

FeeStatus
Amenity feeAllowed
Application screening feeLimited
Credit card or online payment feeAllowed with limits
Fee for paying by checkNot allowed
Fee for serving a noticeNot allowed
Late feeAllowed with limits
Non-refundable move-in or admin feeNot allowed
Non-refundable pet feeNot allowed
Parking feeAllowed
Pet rentAllowed
Rent reporting feeLimited
Returned check feeLimited
Security depositAllowed with limits
Storage feeAllowed
Utility chargeAllowed

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Sources: California Civil Code 1950.5 (security deposits) · California Civil Code 1950.6 (application screening fees) · SB 611 (2024): notice fees, check fees, service member deposits
Not legal advice. Confirm your lease with a California attorney.