Notice: This guide does not include recent legal updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For information related to Evictions or Mortgages and COVID-19 see this page.
The following links provide information on landlord/tenant law, with the focus on cases in San Diego. Need help? Contact us directly for all your research needs at refdesk@sdlawlibrary.or or call 619-531-3900.
Guides
Clinics and Legal Services
- Unlawful Detainer Clinics
- San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
- Legal Aid Society of San Diego
- Community Law Project
- Lawyer Referral Service – North County Bar Association
- Lawyer Referral Service – San Diego County Bar Association
Forms
- San Diego Superior Court Landlord/Tenant Forms
- San Diego Superior Court Landlord/Tenant FAQs
- San Diego Superior Court: Unlawful Detainer Complaint Packet
Online Resources
- California Courts: Eviction
- Affordable Housing Advocates
- California Department of Fair Employment and Housing
- Fair Housing Council of San Diego
- San Diego Superior Court Landlord/Tenant FAQs
- United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- Nolo site for books on Tenant Rights. Landlord Rights & Responsibilities, and Eviction process : http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=custuid&custid=ns134495
- The County of of San Diego has an up to date listing of all the rental assistance programs throughout the region, viewable here.
- Landlord Tenant Law Update recording is viewable below, and on our YouTube channel.
- Landlord and tenant resource videos are available on our YouTube channel, and also included below.