Basics of Renting - February 26, 2026

The City of Ventura held an informational session on February 26, 2026, focused on the basics of renting, presented by Margot from the Housing Rights Center. The meeting covered tenant and landlord rights, including legal protections against discrimination, rental application processes, security deposit regulations, and new California laws affecting rental properties such as mandatory refrigerators and limits on security deposits. While the session provided extensive guidance on rental agreements, tenant screening, and dispute resolution resources, it did not include any procurement, contracting, or budgetary discussions relevant to government spending or vendor selection.