Actually, the more I think about it, CA landlords might want to start including a clause that says just that - the landlord is not liable for PG&E outages.I found the following from this website: https://www.stimmel-law.com/en/articles/landlord-obligations-habitable-premises-basic-california-lawThe Statute:In terms of residential leases, in order for a landlord to be allowed to place rental units on the market, the landlord must first ensure that all of the following conditions which make the building ‘fit for human occupancy’ are met: [Civil Code Secs. 1929, 1941]Effective waterproofing and weather protection of roof and exterior wallsWell-maintained plumbing and gas facilities compliant with law in effect at the time of installationWater supply compliant with applicable law that is capable of producing hot and cold running waterWell-maintained heating facilities compliant with applicable law at the time of installationWell-maintained electrical lighting compliant with applicable law at the time of installationBuilding, grounds, and appurtenances kept sanitary and free from debris and vermin at the time of rent or leaseSufficient number of receptacles for garbageWell-maintained floors, stairways, and railingsLocks conforming to code [CA Civil Code Sec. 1941.3]Dead bolt lock on each main swinging entry doorWindow security or locking devices for windows capable of being opened

(B) A restriction on the size and attributes of the junior accessory dwelling unit that conforms with this section.(4) Require a permitted junior accessory dwelling unit to be constructed within the walls of the proposed or existing single-family residence.(5) Require a permitted junior accessory dwelling to include a separate entrance from the main entrance to the proposed or existing single-family residence.(6) Require the permitted junior accessory dwelling unit to include an efficiency kitchen, which shall include all of the following:(A) A cooking facility with appliances.

How about a reality series on Netflix, contestants have 3 days to get a lease signed by tenants that conform to a list of requirements?

In our only non-student SFH, we simply tell the tenant the grounds must be kept in conformance with the City/Municipal bylaws (we provide copy of bylaw).  

I want to start standardizing my screening process for possible tenants that conforms to the Fair Housing Act.Any input would be greatly appreciated.

There aren’t any breed standards because it wasn’t a show/breed-type dog until some breeders kind of hammered some conformity into the Staffordshire terrier version.

your lender and appraiser will usually catch if its a non conforming use.. but for you just waltz into the planning department and ask someone at the counter simple.  

Or does notice have to conform to the rent due dates in his original lease?

-Communicate with the owners about expectations/wants/needs-keep quality tenants-minimize vacancies-manage repairs (unexpected to long term)-collect rents-issue any fees and maintain books-evictions -and keep oversight of the condition of the property conforming with the owners standards

Your tenant also has the right to the fruits of the land, a right to earn a living so long as that activity conforms to zoning and commercial requirements, which are very limited requirements for someone tutoring a student.