In case of emergency, you may need to contact the manager or owner of your rental home immediately.  Keep the name and phone number of this person in a convenient location, such as your address book or next to your phone.
            California law requires that the name and phone number of the rental owner or property manager be included in the rental agreement or lease. You should have received a copy of this document when you signed it or within 15 days of doing so.  If not, you have a legal right to request a copy.
            Sometimes the person you should call regarding an emergency is not the same person listed in the rental document.  Many property management companies will provide you with an after-hours emergency phone number.  If you are uncertain who to call, especially in the middle of the night, ask your property owner or manager.
            If you live in an apartment community with 16 or more units, a person who is responsible for the property must reside at the community.  Usually this person is the apartment manager, but a maintenance employee or another person may also perform this duty.  If this person is not the same person on the rental document you signed, ask how to reach him or her in case of an emergency.
            Quick action during an emergency can save lives and property, and both you and your rental manager or owner should be prepared to respond.    

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