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Governor Gavin Newsom has signed multiple housing-related bills aimed at addressing the ongoing housing crisis in California. These new laws require local governments to enhance their planning for housing accessible to very low-income individuals and strengthen various renter protections. For instance, specific bills have clarified rules regarding security deposits and facilitated the reporting of positive rental histories to improve tenants' credit scores. Additionally, the cap on the number of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) allowed on a property has increased from two to eight, streamlining the ADU building process.