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Tenant rights · California

California renter rules, cited.

Deposits and notice to vacate are covered at launch. Each card links to the full rule. Statute text checked 2026-10-05; legal review pending.

Security deposit

21 days after you vacate. Before it runs: optional initial inspection, no earlier than 2 weeks before the end.

Cal. Civ. Code §1950.5(h)(1)Deadline, deductions and penalty

Notice to vacate

At least 30 days' written notice, given at any time. (month-to-month tenancy). A fixed-term lease can set its own terms.

Cal. Civ. Code §1946Date your notice

Legal aid

We haven't verified a statewide legal-aid portal for California yet.

Courts and small claims

Small claims is for when you think the other side owes you less than $12,500 (or $6,250 if you're suing as a business).

California Courts Self-Help GuideOfficial self-help

Information, not legal advice. Repairs, entry and rent-increase rules will be added only after each statute is checked.