Revenue and Taxation Code section 20510

“Rent” means amount paid at arms length solely for the right of occupancy of a residence and utility payments required to be paid by the rental agreement. At least fifty dollars ($50) per month must be paid by each renter claimant.

Source: Section 20510, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=RTC§ionNum=20510. (updated Jan. 1, 1980; accessed Jul. 20, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/revenue_and_taxation_code_section_20510

Original Source: Section 20510, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=RTC§ionNum=20510. (last accessed May 12, 2025).