Local ordinances add protection
Yes, often. In addition to statewide protections, many California cities have their own tenant anti-harassment ordinances that spell out prohibited landlord conduct and add remedies and penalties.
These local laws vary, but they commonly list specific harassing behaviors — such as illegal entry, threats, cutting off services, abusing buyout offers, or failing to make repairs to drive a tenant out — and give tenants additional tools to fight back, sometimes including significant penalties per violation. Cities with rent control or "just cause" eviction rules are especially likely to have strong anti-harassment provisions.
Because these ordinances differ by location, the exact protections and penalties depend on where you live. Checking whether your city has a tenant anti-harassment law can reveal additional rights beyond the statewide baseline.
If you are dealing with landlord harassment, both state law and any local ordinance may apply, and together they can offer real leverage. A free, confidential review can help you understand which protections apply where you live and how to use them.
This is general information about California tenant rights, not legal advice. Every situation is different.