Terminations and evictions
In California, a tenant has the right to terminate a rental lease.
Learn when and how renters in California may lawfully break a lease, as well as how to minimize obligation for rent until the conclusion of the lease term.
California’s Illegal Eviction Procedures
California landlords must follow strict standards and processes when evicting a tenant
Notice Requirements in California to Terminate a Month-to-Month Tenancy
In California, both landlords and renters must provide notice to discontinue a month-to-month rental. When a tenant has lived in a rental for 12 months or more, the laws for landlords get more difficult.
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Rent Payment
California Late Fees, Nonpayment of Rent Termination, and Other Rent Rules
Learn about California rent restrictions, such as late fee and bounced check limitations, notice necessary to raise rent or terminate tenancy for nonpayment of rent, and rent control.
Tenant Rights in California to Withhold Rent or “Repair and Deduct”
Although it is allowed in certain circumstances to withhold rent or “fix and deduct” in California, if you do not strictly adhere to the rules, you risk eviction.
Getting a Rental Home or Apartment
Tenant Rights in California: Frequently Asked Questions
Questions concerning unjust lease conditions, rights to translated leases, when a waterbed may be brought in, and more.
What Disclosures Must California Landlords Provide to Tenants?
Landlords in California are required to disclose many disclosures to renters.
Tenant Smoking Rights in California Rental Units
Learn about the rights of California landlords to ban smoking in rental premises.
California Rent Control and Rent Stabilization Law Updates
California rent control regulations are regularly updated, along with information on other tenant safeguards.
Security Deposits
Filing a Security Deposit Lawsuit in Small Claims Court in California
Here’s a rundown of the procedures for filing a security deposit lawsuit in California.
Security Deposit Limits and Deadlines in California
A breakdown of the security deposit laws in California.