California renters credit

[ibmgoldy]

I made a mistake on the renter's credit how can I add it I need to add yes

[TerryA · Accepted solution]

You can just run through TT/Calif again to access the Renter's Credit screens. Or, on the screen Take a look at California credits and taxes there is a Renter's Credit item listed there.

[Oli98]

Hi Terry,

I moved to CA on June 29, 2020 and stayed in a hotel for the first month. I started renting an apartment in August until now. Will the one-month stay in the hotel (July) be counted towards the half-year rental?

Thanks.

[ErnieS0]

Possibly. It depends on how long you stayed. Generally, under California law, lodgers and residents of hotels and motels have the same rights as tenants.

However you are not considered a tenant if you stayed for 30 days or less, and your occupancy is subject to the state’s hotel occupancy tax, or you stayed for more than 30 days, but did not pay for all the charges owed by the 30th day.

Lastly, you are not a tenant if the manager has a right of access and control, and all of the following is true:

• The hotel or motel allows occupancy for periods of fewer than seven days.

• All of the following services are provided for all residents:

- a fireproof safe for residents’ use;

- a central telephone service;

- maid, mail, and room service; and

- food service provided by a food establishment that is on or next to the hotel or motel grounds and that is operated in conjunction with the hotel or motel.

Related resource:

California Tenants A Guide