Legal Disclaimer

BakersfieldRentalHomes.com is an independent, online informational advertising and connection platform designed solely to help landlords and prospective tenants discover each other within the Bakersfield, California area. The Website provides a venue for users to post and browse rental listings and general community information.

The Website does not participate in, negotiate, arrange, broker, manage, or consummate any rental transaction, lease agreement, sale, purchase, or any other contract between users. The Website is a passive conduit of information only.

BakersfieldRentalHomes.com is operated under the license of Bakersfield Brokers, California DRE License #01726653. However, the Website itself does not act as a real estate agent or broker with respect to any transaction facilitated between users of the platform. The DRE license pertains solely to the brokerage activities of Bakersfield Brokers as a separate legal matter.

Merely accessing, browsing, or using this Website — including submitting a listing, sending a message, or contacting a landlord or tenant through this platform — does not constitute acceptance of representation by any real estate broker or agent, and no such relationship shall be implied or inferred from any such action. Under California Business and Professions Code § 10176 and § 10177, a valid agency relationship requires a written agreement executed by the parties; no agency is formed by use of this Website alone.

No real estate broker or agent affiliated with this Website has authority to act on your behalf, bind you to any agreement, or represent your interests in any transaction unless you have separately and expressly entered into a written representation agreement with that individual under California Civil Code § 2079.14 et seq.(the Agency Disclosure Law).

Users who wish to engage a licensed real estate professional to represent them in a transaction are advised to retain one independently and enter into a written agency agreement that complies with California law.

All content on this Website — including but not limited to articles, listing descriptions, neighborhood information, community posts, and any communications from the Website or its operators — is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not represent the advice or opinion of any licensed attorney, financial advisor, certified public accountant, real estate broker, mortgage lender, or any other regulated professional.

Before making any decision regarding renting, leasing, purchasing, selling, or investing in real property, or before signing any contract or agreement, you should independently consult with:

• A licensed California attorney for legal advice specific to your situation;
• A licensed real estate broker or agent (DRE-licensed) for real estate guidance;
• A certified public accountant (CPA) or tax professional for tax and accounting matters;
• A licensed financial advisor for investment and financial planning decisions;
• A licensed mortgage broker or lender for financing matters.

This Website does not offer, and expressly disclaims any intent to offer, any professional consultation, representation, or advisory services of any kind to any user. No communication with the Website, its owner(s), operators, or affiliates — whether by phone, email, chat, or through the Website's features — shall constitute or be construed as the formation of a professional-client relationship of any kind.

Reliance on any information provided on this Website without seeking qualified professional advice is done entirely at your own risk. The Website and its owner(s) expressly disclaim all liability for any action taken or not taken based on the content of this Website.

All rental listings, property descriptions, photographs, pricing information, and other content displayed on this Website are submitted by unaffiliated, independent third-party users. The Website does not independently verify, screen, endorse, warrant, or guarantee:

• The accuracy, completeness, or truthfulness of any listing or user-submitted content;
• The identity, background, creditworthiness, or legal standing of any landlord, tenant, or other user;
• The legal ownership of any property listed;
• The habitability, safety, or condition of any property;
• The compliance of any listing with applicable federal, state, county, or city laws.

The Website expressly disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement, to the fullest extent permitted by California law.

All users of this Website — whether landlords, tenants, or other visitors — are solely and exclusively responsible for conducting their own thorough independent investigation and due diligence before taking any action, including but not limited to:

• Verifying the identity and good standing of any other party;
• Inspecting any property in person prior to signing any agreement or paying any funds;
• Confirming ownership of a property through the Kern County Assessor-Recorder's Office;
• Verifying that a listing complies with all applicable local, state, and federal laws;
• Consulting with qualified legal, financial, or real estate professionals as appropriate;
• Reviewing and negotiating the terms of any lease, rental agreement, or contract independently.

The Website strongly cautions all users against sending money, signing documents, or providing sensitive personal information to any party without first completing adequate due diligence. The Website assumes no responsibility for losses arising from a user's failure to exercise appropriate caution.

All landlords and property owners posting listings on this Website are independently required to comply with all applicable fair housing laws, including:

• Federal Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq.);
• California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Gov. Code § 12955 et seq.), which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, source of income, marital status, ancestry, and other protected classes;
• Kern County Human Relations Commission guidelines;
• City of Bakersfield Municipal Code anti-discrimination provisions.

The Website does not endorse, condone, or permit discriminatory listings or conduct. Any listing found to violate fair housing laws may be removed at the Website's sole discretion. The Website is not liable for discriminatory acts committed independently by third-party users.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable California law, BakersfieldRentalHomes.com, its owner(s), operators, officers, agents, successors, and assigns shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages of any kind, including but not limited to:

• Physical injury, property damage, or personal harm arising from interactions between users;
• Financial loss, fraud, or theft resulting from reliance on user-submitted content;
• Intellectual or reputational harm caused by third-party postings;
• Loss of data, revenue, profits, or business opportunity;
• Any damages resulting from unauthorized access to or use of the Website's servers or data.

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory asserted — whether in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise — even if the Website has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Where liability cannot be fully excluded by law, it is limited to the maximum extent permitted under California Civil Code § 1668 and related statutes.

By using this Website, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless BakersfieldRentalHomes.com, Bakersfield Brokers (DRE #01726653), their respective owner(s), officers, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, actions, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses — including reasonable attorneys' fees — arising out of or related to:

• Your use of or access to the Website;
• Any content you submit, post, or transmit through the Website;
• Your violation of this Disclaimer or any applicable law;
• Your interactions with any other user of the Website, whether online or in person;
• Any claim that your content or conduct caused damage to a third party.

The Website reserves the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, at your expense, and you agree to cooperate fully in the defense of any such claims.

Users of this Website operating as landlords or tenants in the Bakersfield and Kern County area are independently responsible for compliance with all applicable laws, including but not limited to:

• California Civil Code §§ 1940–1954.06 (Landlord-Tenant Law) — governing habitability, security deposits (max 1 month's rent for unfurnished residential units per Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.5 as amended by AB 12), entry rights, and lease terms;
• California Civil Code § 1947.12 (AB 1482 — Tenant Protection Act of 2019) — rent increase caps and just-cause eviction requirements for covered units;
• California Health and Safety Code §§ 17920–17928 — minimum habitability and building standards;
• California Code of Civil Procedure §§ 1161–1179a — unlawful detainer and eviction procedures;
• Kern County Code of Ordinances — zoning, rental registration, and housing codes;
• City of Bakersfield Municipal Code — building permits, code enforcement, and rental housing regulations;
• California SB 9 and SB 10 (where applicable) — housing density laws;
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) — user data rights.

Users are advised to consult qualified legal counsel to understand how these laws apply to their specific situation. This Website does not provide legal advice.

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. These links are provided for convenience only. The Website has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or conduct of any third-party sites. Accessing any third-party link is done entirely at your own risk.

This Disclaimer and any dispute arising out of or related to your use of this Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions.

Any legal action or proceeding arising out of this Disclaimer shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Kern County, California, and you hereby irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts. Before filing any claim, users agree to make a good-faith effort to resolve the dispute directly by contacting the Website at the address below.

The Website reserves the right to modify this Disclaimer at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Website with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Disclaimer. Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.

If you have questions about this Disclaimer or wish to report potentially fraudulent or illegal content, please contact us:

Bakersfield Rental Homes
Owned and operated by Bakersfield Brokers
California DRE License #01726653
Bakersfield, California
Phone: (661) 381-1818
Email: info@bakersfieldrentalhomes.com