California Apartment Association

Clotheslines and Drying Racks on Rental Property

California law allows, subject to approval by the property owner, a Resident to use a clothesline or drying rack in the Resident’s “private area” if certain conditions are met.  CAA’s Rental/Lease Agreement contains a prohibition on the exterior use of clotheslines or drying racks in the absence of the owner’s written permission.  Form CA-066 – Clothesline Addendum can be used to provide permission consistent with the law.