California Landlord Sparks Debate Over Monthly Work-From-Home Surcharges

By Anna Baluch · Realtor.com · 2026-07-29

According to reporting from Realtor.com, a walnut Creek rental listing has introduced a $200 monthly penalty for tenants who use their apartments as remote workspaces. While property owners frame these fees as a method to recover increased utility and Wi-Fi costs, legal experts s

According to reporting from Realtor.com, a walnut Creek rental listing has introduced a $200 monthly penalty for tenants who use their apartments as remote workspaces. While property owners frame these fees as a method to recover increased utility and Wi-Fi costs, legal experts s