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slightly abbreviated version of the guidance from nolo.com california state law limits credit check or application screening fees landlords  can charge prospective tenants and specifies what landlords must do when accepting these types of fees. (cal. civ. code § 1950.6.)  here are key provisions: i am not a lawyer, but it would seem you have two options if you catch a landlord violating these rules. an idea to avoid the whole problem in the first place: get a copy of your credit report yourself and take a copy with you to meet the landlord. if they want an application fee, ask why they need it making it clear you know the above law. if they say for a credit report offer to give them a copy in lieu of the fee.
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