California Landlord-Tenant Resources
| Termination for Nonpayment Notice (Eviction Notice) | 3-Day Notice Eviction Process and Timeline |
| Termination for Lease Violation Notice | 3-Day Notice |
| Small Claim Court Limit | California Small Claim Court Limit is $10,000 |
| Handling Abandoned Property | Cal. Civ. Code 1961, 1980 to 1991 |
| Penalty for Self-Help Eviction | Actual damages plus $100 per day with $250 minimum |
| Tenant Withholding Rent for Repairs | Cal. Civ. Code 1942 Green v. Superior Court |
| Required Disclosures | Registered sexual offender database; Disclose shared utility; Ordinance locations; Toxic mold; Pest control service; Intention to demolish rent unit; No smoking policy; Notice of default; Flooding |
| Non-Refundable Fees | No |
| Security Deposit Rules | Security Deposit Amount: Two months rent for unfurnished units; Three months rent furnished; 21 Days to Itemize Deductions and Return Deposit |
| Month-to-Month Notice | Tenant 30 Days Notice; Landlord 60 Days to terminate |
| Payment of Rent | Late fees should not be more than the reasonable estimate of costs that the landlord will face as a result of the late payment. |
| Property Entry Notice | 24- Hour; 48 Hour for Move-Out Inspection |
