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Legal Information: California
Laws current as of
January 11, 2024Can my landlord tell others about my situation?
Your landlord cannot share information about your situation with others unless:
- you agree in writing that your information can be disclosed; or
- the law or a court order requires your landlord to share your information.1
However, your landlord is allowed to speak to the qualified third party who provides your documentation to verify the information.2
1 Cal.C.C.P. § 1161.3(e)(1)
2 Cal.C.C.P. § 1161.3(e)(2)
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